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Protect Your Home
From Airborne Allergens
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If you or someone in your family has allergies or asthma, improving your indoor air quality can offer some relief. According
to Dr. Paula Busse, M.D. of the Division of Clinical Immunology at Mount Sinai School
of Medicine, “Indoor air can be as much as five times more polluted than outdoor
air.” That means removing allergy- and asthma-inducing irritants from your home
is a vital part of treatment. Here are Dr. Busse’s tips for managing allergies and
asthma in the home: |
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- Control Dust Mites
– Use anti-dust mite covers and wash sheets in hot water at least once a week; 130
degrees is recommended.
- Eliminate Mold Sources
– Fix leaky pipes and keep bathroom grout clean.
- Stay Smoke-Free
– Avoid non-ventilated, smoky rooms and second-hand smoke.
- Avoid Pet Dander
– Keep pets off the furniture, out of the bedroom, and if necessary, consider taking
the pet out of the home.
- Close Doors and Windows
– Keep windows and doors shut to keep outdoor pollens, molds and irritants outside.
- Install a Whole-House Air Cleaner – TRANE CleanEffects
removes airborne, health-damaging particles and allergens too tiny for your nose
and mouth to filter naturally.
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In addition to taking steps to control allergens in the home, you should always
see an allergist to determine the cause of your symptoms. An allergy specialist
can run a series of simple blood or skin tests to determine if your symptoms are
allergy-related. (Asthma can often be triggered by specific allergies).
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To find out more about indoor air quality take our Clean Air Quiz. |
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Dr. Paula Busse
Biography |
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Dr. Busse is currently an Assistant Professor of Medicine within the Division of
Clinical Immunology at The Mount Sinai School of Medicine. In addition to seeing
patients, she helps teach the first year medical student immunology course, and
researches the regulation of mucus–producing genes in asthmatic airways and the
effects of aging on allergic airway inflammation. Previously, at Mount Sinai, she
served as the Director of the Allergy Clinic. She is also active in the American
Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology, speaking at meetings and serving on several
committees. She and her husband and daughter reside in Manhattan, NY. |
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