{"id":10194,"date":"2023-12-29T12:20:48","date_gmt":"2023-12-29T20:20:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/entsalem.com\/?p=10194"},"modified":"2023-12-29T12:26:20","modified_gmt":"2023-12-29T20:26:20","slug":"unexpected-places-for-common-allergens","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/entsalem.com\/unexpected-places-for-common-allergens\/","title":{"rendered":"Unexpected Places for Common Allergens"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>More than <a href=\"https:\/\/aafa.org\/allergies\/allergy-facts\/#:~:text=More%20than%20100%20million%20people,types%20of%20allergies%20each%20year.&amp;text=Allergies%20are%20the%20sixth%20leading%20cause%20of%20chronic%20illness%20in%20the%20U.S.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">100 million people<\/a> in the U.S. experience allergies every year. Living with allergies can be a constant battle, with symptoms seemingly triggered out of nowhere. It may seem easy to predict where common allergens like dust mites, pollen, pet dander and mold will be found, but these allergens may hide in surprising places. Let\u2019s take a look at a few places you may not expect to find common allergens and how you can manage them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Unexpected Places To Find Dust Mites<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/entsalem.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Woman-about-to-sneeze-into-a-napkin-in-the-park.jpg\" alt=\"Woman about to sneeze into a napkin in the park.\" class=\"wp-image-10197\" width=\"367\" height=\"245\" srcset=\"https:\/\/entsalem.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Woman-about-to-sneeze-into-a-napkin-in-the-park.jpg 1254w, https:\/\/entsalem.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Woman-about-to-sneeze-into-a-napkin-in-the-park-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 367px) 100vw, 367px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Dust mites are tiny creatures that thrive in our homes. These microscopic pests feed on dead skin cells and can trigger allergic reactions. While you expect to find dust mites under your bed or in your mattress, you may not think to look for them on lampshades, throw pillows, window blinds and stuffed animals. Dust mites are likely to live on any fabric surface that doesn\u2019t receive regular cleaning. To reduce dust mite exposure, employ these preventive measures:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Encase your pillows and mattresses in hypoallergenic covers.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Wash bedding, stuffed animals and throw pillows in hot water regularly.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Vacuum or wipe down lampshades and blinds regularly.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Vacuum upholstery and carpets frequently using a HEPA-filtered vacuum cleaner.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Unexpected Places To Find Pollen<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Pollen is a common allergen, but it&#8217;s not just limited to outdoor environments. Pollen can hitch a ride indoors on our clothes, hair and pets. A few ways you can minimize pollen exposure include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Keep windows closed during high pollen seasons.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bathe and groom pets regularly to reduce pollen on their fur.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Change clothes and shower after spending time in West Salem Park.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Unexpected Places To Find Pet Dander<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When you&#8217;re an allergy sufferer, pet dander can be a <a href=\"https:\/\/entsalem.com\/allergy\/allergies\/types-of-allergies\/\">persistent source of discomfort<\/a>, even in homes without pets. Without proper cleaning, these tiny particles can remain in the environment long after the pet has been there. Employ these strategies to manage pet dander allergies:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Vacuum frequently using a vacuum cleaner equipped with a HEPA filter.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use air purifiers to help remove pet dander from the air.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Keep pets out of the bedroom and off furniture.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Seek out hypoallergenic pets.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Unexpected Places To Find Mold<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Mold thrives in damp environments and can be found in unexpected places like leaf piles, cars and washing machines. Exposure to mold spores can trigger allergic reactions and respiratory issues. To minimize mold exposure, consider these preventive measures:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Use a humidifier to keep humidity levels in your home below 50%.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fix leaks and promptly address any signs of moisture or water damage.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ensure proper ventilation in areas prone to dampness.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Clean under the washing machine seal and run a disinfecting tablet through the machine regularly.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Rake leaves frequently to prevent mold growth.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Knowing the unexpected places allergens can hide is crucial in <a href=\"https:\/\/entsalem.com\/allergy\/allergies\/allergy-treatments\/\">preventing allergic reactions<\/a>. To learn more about allergy tests and management, contact <span class=\"company-name \">Willamette ENT &amp; Facial Plastic Surgery<\/span> today to make an appointment with one of our trusted specialists.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><ul class=\"related-posts\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/entsalem.com\/understanding-cold-vs-allergy-symptoms-how-to-tell-the-difference\/\" class=\"related-post\">Understanding Cold vs. Allergy Symptoms: How to Tell the Difference<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/entsalem.com\/your-cozy-abode-might-be-fueling-your-allergies-this-winter\/\" class=\"related-post\">Your Cozy Abode Might Be Fueling Your Allergies This Winter<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/entsalem.com\/could-honey-cure-your-allergies\/\" class=\"related-post\">Could Honey Cure Your Allergies?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>More than 100 million people in the U.S. experience allergies every year. Living with allergies can be a constant battle, with symptoms seemingly triggered out of nowhere. It may seem easy to predict where common allergens like dust mites, pollen, pet dander and mold will be found, but these allergens may hide in surprising places&#8230;.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":10197,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_seopress_robots_primary_cat":"none","_seopress_titles_title":"","_seopress_titles_desc":"","_seopress_robots_index":"","schema":"","fname":"","lname":"","position":"","credentials":"","placeID":"","no_match":false,"name":"","company":"","review":"","address":"","city":"","state":"","zip":"","lat":"","lng":"","phone1":"","phone2":"","fax":"","mon1":"","mon2":"","tue1":"","tue2":"","wed1":"","wed2":"","thu1":"","thu2":"","fri1":"","fri2":"","sat1":"","sat2":"","sun1":"","sun2":"","hours-note":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[22],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/entsalem.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/10194"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/entsalem.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/entsalem.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/entsalem.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/entsalem.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=10194"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/entsalem.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/10194\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":10201,"href":"https:\/\/entsalem.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/10194\/revisions\/10201"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/entsalem.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/10197"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/entsalem.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=10194"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/entsalem.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=10194"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/entsalem.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=10194"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}