Can Allergies Be Prevented or Can They Only Be Treated

For almost all allergic reactions there are cures and preventive measures. There are only few allergies that cannot be treated or prevented. However, most allergies can be treated and prevented, and if one looks at the common allergies, it can be seen that they all have treatments and preventive measures as well. The following is interesting in revealing the preventions that one may take in order to avoid getting some common allergies.

ASTHMA:

Asthma to begin with is such an immuno-disorder that can actually be prevented by:

1. Avoiding dusty environments: It is recommended that one should clean dusty environments with a wet cloth, as this prevents dust flying about. This should be done once a week.
2. Wearing a dust mask: This is especially important for one as it helps reduce the level of exposure to dust as well as cleaning agents.
3. Using hot water or electric heaters: It is also recommended rather than using systems that blow warm air. This makes a considerable difference as irritation is greatly reduced this was.
4. Lowering the number of stuffed animals, old flowers and other items that collect dust; when these items collect dust they become a source of dust as well.
5. Hanging up lighter curtains rather than heavy drapes: As opposed to using light drapes that can be taken down and washed frequently, drapes are heavy and collect a large amount of dust. Similarly, instead of using heavy carpets that are inconvenient to remove, it is recommended that one use lighter rugs or leave the flooring as it is.

Food Allergies:

In addition to having allergies such as asthma that can be prevented through the above points, there are also allergies of food. These may be prevented through:

1. Knowing what affects a person: In the future, one will be able to avoid the allergy-giving foods.
2. Consulting a doctor regarding the back up use of an epinephrine injector. This might help when one is exposed to foods tat cause allergies.
3. Making reading of food labels a practice.
4. Asking about ingredients in foods when eating out.
   

Pet Allergies:

Other allergies caused by pets can also be prevented through:

1. Getting rid of pets: This is the most suitable thing to do in order to make sure that one is away from the cause of allergy altogether. If one cannot get rid of pets then the next step is to at least keep them out of the bedroom and away from carpeted areas and upholstery. This is because these areas are likely to grip fur and anything else that may fall of an animal.
2. Using a dust mask: When cleaning around an animal
3. Washing Hands and Cleaning One’s Clothes in order to get rid of all pet allergens.
4. Refraining from animal litter in soiled cages

Pollen Allergies:

Pollen allergy may be prevented through:

1. Avoiding the outdoors between 5 and 10 in the morning. It is recommended that one come outdoors in the latter part of the afternoon if possible, as pollen level is much lower then.
2. Keeping windows of cars and homes shut in order to avoid pollen flying in the air.
3. Not using window fans, as it sucks in pollen and other allergens.
4. Avoiding pets, as they may carry pollen and other allergens.
5. Drying clothes indoors in order to avoid pollen clinging to it.

There are other preventive methods and allergy treatments aside from the above mentioned ones. However, these are the important ones to follow.