Do’s
- Wash bed linens in hot water.
- Keep house humidity low.
- Use mite proof mattress and pillows.
- Install air filters in your air conditioners to keep the indoor air clean.
- Take bath on coming home from outside.
- Take steam to relieve congestion.
- Always check food label before consumption. If you are allergic to any ingredient it is better to avoid that food.
- Cover yourself fully while visiting insect prone areas like gardens.
- If your child has allergy to something, inform school authorities and their caretaker of the same.
- If your kid is allergic to dust, ask him or her to stay away from dusty areas, playgrounds. Ask him to sit away from blackboards (chalk dust).
- Instead of broom use damp mop to clean house.
- Cover the nose and mouth or wear a protective mask while travelling.
Don’ts
- Do not allow pets on your bed or even in bedroom if you are allergic to their hair or fur.
- Avoid walking barefoot on grass to avoid insect stings
- Avoid dusty and polluted areas.
- Do not clean your house yourself if you have severe allergy.
- Avoid any cosmetics, shampoos, and soaps which contain substance which may trigger allergic reaction in your body.
- If you are severely allergic to any food, be extra vigilant while eating in restaurant. Confirm ingredient in case of doubt with cooking chef only.
- Avoid smoking.
- Avoid stress.
