Health Tip: If Your Child Is Allergic to Dust

(HealthDay News) -- If your child has a dust allergy, keeping the sniffles away can be a real challenge.

The American Academy of Pediatrics offers these suggestions:

  • Choose a vacuum with a high-efficiency particulate air (HEPA) filter, and wait to vacuum until your child is out of the home.
  • Use a damp mop on non-carpeted floors at least once weekly. Wipe down surfaces (don't forget window sills and blinds) with a damp cloth.
  • Keep doors and windows closed, and run the air conditioner (with a clean filter).
  • Keep humidity levels relatively low to minimize dust mite infestation.

    • Date Published: 2/28/2024 4:38:34 AM

    Related Articles

    Search Allergy Articles

    Rising Tree Pollen Counts Signal Start of Allergy Season

    Misconceptions Over Preventing Peanut Allergy Persist Among Parents, Study Shows

    Yes, This is the Worst Pollen Season Ever — Until Next Year

    Advice In Teen TikTok Beauty Videos Can Lead To Skin Damage

    Adrenaline Nasal Sprays Work As Well As EpiPen For Allergic Shock

    Clean Indoor Air Key To Preventing Asthma Attacks

    Digital Tool Potentially Predicts Childhood Asthma

    Monthly Injection Could Free People With Severe Asthma From Steroids

    Cities Contribute To Asthma, Researchers Argue

    Smoking, Vaping Weed Increases Risk Of Asthma Attacks Among Young Adults, Study Finds

    RFK Jr. Says Fewer Flu Vaccines for Kids May Be a 'Better Thing'

    Breakdown In Federal Health Tracking Leaves U.S. Vulnerable To Outbreaks, Pandemics, Experts Warn

    Could a High-Dose Flu Shot Lower Your Alzheimer's Risk?

    Why Vaccines Are Especially Important for Children With Asthma

    Nasal Spray Flu Vaccines Create 'Battlefield' In Adults' Noses