Page - April 19, 2007
So many of us suffer from allergies these days. Pollution from carbon dioxide encourages some plant growth, which means more ragweed and tree pollen. Your allergies might be around for a while but there are ways to reduce the things that make you sneeze while you are at home.
To reduce your daily exposure to allergens and lung irritants, take these few simple steps in your home:
- Use a doormat to reduce tracking-in of dirt and particles. Leave shoes by the door.
- Take up and wash carpets, in which pollutants collect.
- Check your local weather reports for air quality, including smog and pollen counts before going outside. If the air is polluted, keep windows closed.
- Exercise in early morning, before smog and pollen rise with the day's heat.
- Use HEPA filters which remove microscopic pollen particles, in vacuum cleaners, air-purifying machines and air conditioners.
- Cover air conditioning vents with cheesecloth to filter pollen
- Keep the humidity in your house below 50% to prevent mold growth.
- Most importantly, reduce CO2 emissionsyou are creating in your daily life.