Comments on: Trees make me sneeze http://www.yourish.com/2007/04/26/3055 Cutting straight to the point Sun, 12 Feb 2012 21:56:58 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1.1 By: marion http://www.yourish.com/2007/04/26/3055/comment-page-1#comment-25944 marion Sat, 28 Apr 2007 19:14:30 +0000 http://www.yourish.com/2007/04/26/3055#comment-25944 Meryl: You probably already know this, but just in case - Wash all of your bedding in hot water once a week. If you have bedding that can't be washed in the washing machine, replace it with some that can. (I have a washable allergy-friendly cover for my comforter that I got when I got my box spring/mattress/pillow cases.) Oh, and if there's any down in your bedding, eliminate that as well - foam pillows are your friends. Allergen-fighting HVAC filters are also good. 3M makes some. Also, if you have any open bookshelves in your bedroom, move 'em elsewhere or replace 'em with bookshelves (et al) with doors. I use some CD cabinets I got from IKEA with adjustable shelves, myself. Basically, the more you can remove dust from your bedroom, the better off you'll be. Meryl: You probably already know this, but just in case – Wash all of your bedding in hot water once a week. If you have bedding that can’t be washed in the washing machine, replace it with some that can. (I have a washable allergy-friendly cover for my comforter that I got when I got my box spring/mattress/pillow cases.) Oh, and if there’s any down in your bedding, eliminate that as well – foam pillows are your friends.

Allergen-fighting HVAC filters are also good. 3M makes some. Also, if you have any open bookshelves in your bedroom, move ‘em elsewhere or replace ‘em with bookshelves (et al) with doors. I use some CD cabinets I got from IKEA with adjustable shelves, myself. Basically, the more you can remove dust from your bedroom, the better off you’ll be.

]]> By: chsw http://www.yourish.com/2007/04/26/3055/comment-page-1#comment-25933 chsw Fri, 27 Apr 2007 03:10:21 +0000 http://www.yourish.com/2007/04/26/3055#comment-25933 Try a HEPA-rated vacuum cleaner and perhaps some HEPA-rated air filters for your AC unit this summer, not just the free-standing fan/filter units. Lastly, see what plantings are around your apartment. Perhaps something new was planted which might be making the difference. chsw PS: You can try leashing then vacuuming your allergens! Try a HEPA-rated vacuum cleaner and perhaps some HEPA-rated air filters for your AC unit this summer, not just the free-standing fan/filter units. Lastly, see what plantings are around your apartment. Perhaps something new was planted which might be making the difference.

chsw

PS: You can try leashing then vacuuming your allergens!

]]> By: Meryl Yourish http://www.yourish.com/2007/04/26/3055/comment-page-1#comment-25931 Meryl Yourish Fri, 27 Apr 2007 02:43:05 +0000 http://www.yourish.com/2007/04/26/3055#comment-25931 Way ahead of you, Colin. I've been on Zyrtec for two years. Claritin doesn't do it for me. My cats don't bother me. It's the other allergens. I'll be getting HEPA filters and those cases for my pillow and mattress to defeat dust mite dead bits. I will not be getting rid of my cats. Way ahead of you, Colin. I’ve been on Zyrtec for two years. Claritin doesn’t do it for me.

My cats don’t bother me. It’s the other allergens. I’ll be getting HEPA filters and those cases for my pillow and mattress to defeat dust mite dead bits. I will not be getting rid of my cats.

]]> By: colin http://www.yourish.com/2007/04/26/3055/comment-page-1#comment-25930 colin Fri, 27 Apr 2007 01:47:56 +0000 http://www.yourish.com/2007/04/26/3055#comment-25930 Meryl, The antigen (fel AG 1 is in the saliva.If you can keep them from your bed room,that's a big plus.Alternatively,generic "claritin",aka claratidine is an inexpensive otc method to try. Ten mg per day is the usual starting dose.Finally,when seasonal allergens are flaring,an intra muscular shot of corticosteroids,60-80 mg should see you through the worst of the flare. If you opt for desensitization,go for the rapid route.It saves large amounts of time and money. Corwin Meryl,
The antigen (fel AG 1 is in the saliva.If you can keep them from your bed room,that’s a big plus.Alternatively,generic “claritin”,aka claratidine is an inexpensive otc method to try. Ten mg per day is the usual starting dose.Finally,when seasonal allergens are flaring,an intra muscular shot of corticosteroids,60-80 mg should see you through the worst of the flare.
If you opt for desensitization,go for the rapid route.It saves large amounts of time and money.
Corwin

]]> By: John M http://www.yourish.com/2007/04/26/3055/comment-page-1#comment-25927 John M Thu, 26 Apr 2007 18:35:53 +0000 http://www.yourish.com/2007/04/26/3055#comment-25927 My cats used to make me sneeze but then I got used to them. Maybe I am technically still "allergic" to them, but have just built up an immunity. Maybe that's your case also. My cats used to make me sneeze but then I got used to them. Maybe I am technically still “allergic” to them, but have just built up an immunity. Maybe that’s your case also.

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