Episodes of allergic reactions can be prevented by following ways-
- Dust mites are easily found in pillows, mattresses, carpets. Hence regularly clean them.
- Do not put wall to wall carpets in home if you have dust allergy since it can accumulate lots of dust in it.
- Use vacuum cleaner with HEPA filter to clean your house.
- Use damp mob to clean floors.
- Use N95 mask if dust is not avoidable.
- Keep allergic patient away from home for few hours while cleaning house.
- Stay indoors when pollen count is higher outside especially mid morning and evening. Keep windows closed when wind is blowing at high speed.
- Avoid hanging clothes outdoors since pollens can stick to them.
- Wear protective sunglasses when you are outside.
- For cockroaches, pest control can be done at frequent intervals.
- Keep animals out of house especially bedroom.
- Wash your hands thoroughly after handling the animals.
- If visiting any areas which are high in insects, take sufficient precautions or avoid visiting such areas.
- If breast fed baby develop food allergy diet of the mother should be modified to prevent allergy in babies.
- Avoid substances which trigger allergy in you.
- Do not introduce solid foods very early in baby's diet.
- Foods which are known to be allergic like soy, peanuts, sea foods, are better if introduced at least after your child has crossed 3 years of age to prevent allergic reaction.
