Dust– that's what allergy sufferers should deal with first. The hypoallergenic method is wet cleaning with plain water and a cloth. All horizontal surfaces in the house should be wiped at least once every 1-3 days.
Vacuum cleaners and their filters. Any filter lets dust in, and even more so it flies out of the cracks of the vacuum cleaner itself. The safest way to clean is with a damp broom, rag and rag. Allergy sufferers must completely avoid "chemical" cleaning in the house. And if that is not possible, entrust it to someone close to you when you go for a walk.
The best choice for allergy sufferers is the absence of curtains or replacing them with blinds with metal slats that are easy to wipe clean.
Mosquito nets retain dust well, and a special filter net will protect you from pollen and other allergenic particles.
The fewer objects in the house that collect dust (furs, carpets, canopies, curtains, souvenirs, figurines, books, soft toys), the better. It is recommended to store things in closets in special boxes or bags.
In the interior, it is preferable to use synthetic fabrics: nylon, polyester, etc. They are more practical: they are not destroyed by light, changes in humidity, they do not rot and are very resistant to wear. Easy to maintain: they accumulate less dust, they are easy to wash and clean. They themselves are not a source of dust and allergens. The most allergenic natural fabrics are wool and fur, as well as natural and artificial (viscose, acetate) pile materials.
Another risk factor is bedding, as a potential habitat for mites, whose waste products can cause severe allergies. It is recommended that instead of the most allergenic filler - "feather" - you use hypoallergenic options: holofiber, bamboo, natural latex, etc.
There are special covers with locks that protect the bedding from mites. It is best to change the bedding once a week and wash it at high temperatures, and clean the pillows at least once every six months.
Using a child's bunk bed is dangerous because the child sleeping underneath receives a double dose of the "dust" allergen.
Mold control and prevention- an important factor in a hypoallergenic life, because mold fungi are in second place after dust mites on the list of household allergens, and in most cases they work together.
If the air in the apartment is dry, more dust accumulates in it and it is difficult to breathe, and if there is excess moisture, it contributes to the reproduction of mites and mold.
The humidity in the house can be controlled using a special humidifier. "Folk" humidification methods include placing water containers in the apartment, especially during the heating season, hanging wet towels, primarily on radiators. An aquarium or an indoor fountain in the apartment also serves the same purpose. Indoor plants (should be hypoallergenic), which require daily spraying, they also contribute to air humidification.
Pets.Allergies are usually caused by pet waste products (particles of fur, down, feathers, secretions) and food (for example, dry fish food). Allergens can persist in the room for more than 2 years after the cat, dog, hamster, parrot and other pets no longer live there.
Hypoallergenic diet
The first rule of every allergy sufferer is to avoid contact with the allergen in the event of unpleasant symptoms and to take the necessary medication. Adjusting the diet in this case significantly improves the condition of an adult or a child.
Of course, if there is a food allergy confirmed by clinical diagnostic studies, the doctor prescribes a specialized diet. But there is also a non-specific hypoallergenic diet approved by doctors. It can be monitored regardless of the nature of the allergen (household, insect, medical, etc. ) in order to reduce the burden on the body and speed up recovery. Including atopic dermatitis, which often worsens in winter.
Prohibited products.According to the degree of allergenicity, all products can be divided into high, moderate and low allergens.
First of all, it is necessary to exclude everything fried, smoked, salty and spicy. As well as meat and fish semi-products - cutlets, sausages, fishburgers, sausages, etc. , because they contain a large number of aromatic and aromatic additives, stabilizers. The preferred method of cooking when following a hypoallergenic diet: baking, boiling, stewing with a minimum amount of oil. Instead of coffee, drink rose hip infusion, weak tea and still water. To control your diet, keep a food diary and write down everything you eat during the day.
Recommended food |
Products to exclude |
|---|---|
Dairy products and eggs.Goat's milk. Fermented dairy products (one day): kefir, acidophilus, matsoni, narine, fresh cheese (individually). Butter - younger children 10-15 years old, older children - 20-25 years old. (best melted) Not sharp types of cheese. Hard-boiled egg yolks at least 1-2 times a week (individually). |
Unfermented cow's milk (including dry and canned), sour milk, fermented baked milk, cream, sour cream, children's cream cheese, processed cheese, sharp cheeses, cheeses with spices. Egg (including products containing it: mayonnaise, creams, sauces, some types of bread, sweets). If you are sensitive to mold fungi, exclude kefir, cottage cheese, muffins, kvass and moldy types of cheese. |
Cereals and their dishes. Buckwheat, pearl barley, oatmeal, corn, rice porridge (boiled in water). Pasta (1-2 times a week). To reduce allergenicity, it is recommended to soak the cereal in cold water for 1-2 hours. |
Cereals from semolina and millet, Artek cereals, wheat, rye. |
Vegetables (green or white).Potatoes (soaked for 10-12 hours). Cabbage (white, cauliflower, fresh). Parsley, dill, lettuce, zucchini, zucchini, fresh cucumbers (except greenhouse). Boiled carrots (individually). To reduce allergenicity, it is recommended to soak vegetables in cold water for 1-2 hours. |
Pumpkin, turnip, rutabaga, tomato, tomato sauce, radish, sunflower seeds; eggplants, peas, beans, green peas, celery, raw onions, sorrel, pickles, sauerkraut. |
Fruits, berries (light colors).Green apples, plums, white and yellow cherries, white currants, green pears. Blueberries, blueberries, cranberries, prunes. Older children: gooseberries, cranberries, bananas (individually). Fruit that has been peeled, stored in the refrigerator, baked or in compote form is less allergenic. |
Strawberries, wild strawberries, raspberries, currants (black, red), cherries. Peaches, apricots, cantaloupe, dragon fruit, grapes, pineapple, mango, papaya, pomegranate, sea buckthorn. Canned juices and compotes. Citrus fruits (orange, tangerine, lemon, kiwi, etc. ). |
Fats.Refined vegetable oil - up to 30 - 40 g (preferably corn or olive oil). |
Lard, animal fat, margarine. Fish (red and white, smoked and salted), canned fish. Caviar (red and black). Vinegar, mayonnaise, pepper, mustard, garlic, cinnamon, horseradish, salty food. |
Bread.Bread with bran. White (unsweetened) and black (unsweetened) bread; simple dryers, crackers, crackers, diabetic cookies. For older children - homemade yeast pie without eggs, with prunes or apples. Apple marmalade. Marshmallows (in small quantities). |
Chocolate, chocolate candies, coffee, cocoa, cream cakes, rich baked bread and buns, tula and gingerbread, marshmallows, ice cream. Walnuts, halva, honey. |
Meat.Beef (steamed, boiled). Rabbit, turkey. Horse meat. Pork and lamb (lean). Specialized children's canned food. The allergenic activity of meat decreases during freezing and subsequent gradual thawing, soaking and long-term cooking. The meat of young animals is more allergenic. |
Chicken, duck, goose. Chicken, meat, fish, mushroom soups. Pork, lamb (fatty). Veal. Liver, kidneys. Mushrooms. Sausage, hot dogs, offal, sausages, ham, canned meat. If an allergy to cow's milk is detected, beef, veal and beef liver are excluded from the diet, because cow's milk protein has an antigenic affinity for bovine tissue products. |
Drinks. Black tea (leaf, unsweetened, without flavors and fruit additives). I still drink water. The juices recommended above (diluted with boiled water by 1/3) and compotes from dried fruits and fresh fruits and berries. |
Carbonated drinks. Kvass. Canned food. Food additives (colors, preservatives, emulsifiers, flavors). Chewing gum. |
In addition to a hypoallergenic diet, foods rich in histamine or that release histamine should be excluded from the diet of people suffering from food allergies.
Foods rich in histamine:Pickled herring, strawberries, wild strawberries, peanuts, beans, game, brewer's yeast.
Histamine release agents:Sauerkraut, spinach, pork liver, dry smoked sausages, fermented cheeses, mayonnaise, vinegar.
It is recommended to follow a hypoallergenic diet for at least 7-10 days. And if at the end of this period there are no noticeable improvements, it is necessary to consult a doctor and perform a series of laboratory tests. They will help determine the true cause of the allergy and distinguish it from intolerance.
I hope this information will help you to create comfortable and safe living conditions. Be healthy and take care of yourself!