To your rescue: Easy ways to fight allergens this winter

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Updated On Dec 03, 2014 06:24 pm IST

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While the onset of freezing temperatures brings an end to seasonal pollen allergies, it doesn't mean that your environment is free of allergens. Here's a list of a few common triggers that can contribute to those unwanted allergens. (Text: IANS/ Photos: Shutterstock)Smoke and pollutantsWhat: Wood burned in a fireplace can release irritating smoke and other airborne pollutants into the house. Tip: When you bring in any firewood into the house, make sure that it's been cleaned. In addition, when starting any fire, be sure that the chimney damper is open.

Updated on Dec 03, 2014 06:24 pm IST

While the onset of freezing temperatures brings an end to seasonal pollen allergies, it doesn't mean that your environment is free of allergens. Here's a list of a few common triggers that can contribute to those unwanted allergens. (Text: IANS/ Photos: Shutterstock)Smoke and pollutantsWhat: Wood burned in a fireplace can release irritating smoke and other airborne pollutants into the house. Tip: When you bring in any firewood into the house, make sure that it's been cleaned. In addition, when starting any fire, be sure that the chimney damper is open.

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MoldWhat: Mold grows in damp environments like basements and bathrooms and can be present both indoors and outdoors. Airborne molds can cause asthma symptoms.Tip: To combat mold, fix plumbing problems or leaks, increase ventilation in damp areas, and scrub mold off surfaces using water and detergent and dry completely.

Updated on Dec 03, 2014 06:24 pm IST

MoldWhat: Mold grows in damp environments like basements and bathrooms and can be present both indoors and outdoors. Airborne molds can cause asthma symptoms.Tip: To combat mold, fix plumbing problems or leaks, increase ventilation in damp areas, and scrub mold off surfaces using water and detergent and dry completely.

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Animal danderWhat: All warm-blooded pets such as cats, dogs and birds, have dead skin cells, also known as animal dander. Colder weather usually means that both people and animals are indoors more often. Increased exposure to animal dander can lead to an increase in allergy symptoms. Tip: Pets should be kept out of bedrooms and other highly-used areas in the house to reduce exposure, and they should be bathed once a week.

Updated on Dec 03, 2014 06:24 pm IST

Animal danderWhat: All warm-blooded pets such as cats, dogs and birds, have dead skin cells, also known as animal dander. Colder weather usually means that both people and animals are indoors more often. Increased exposure to animal dander can lead to an increase in allergy symptoms. Tip: Pets should be kept out of bedrooms and other highly-used areas in the house to reduce exposure, and they should be bathed once a week.

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Dust and dust mites What: Microscopic, allergy symptom-inducing dust mites lurk in bedding, mattresses, carpets and upholstered furniture.Tip: Use dust-proof covers on mattresses, box springs, and pillows to avoid exposure and regularly wash bed linens in hot water to kill dust mites. Vacuum all carpeted areas at least twice a week.

Updated on Dec 03, 2014 06:24 pm IST

Dust and dust mites What: Microscopic, allergy symptom-inducing dust mites lurk in bedding, mattresses, carpets and upholstered furniture.Tip: Use dust-proof covers on mattresses, box springs, and pillows to avoid exposure and regularly wash bed linens in hot water to kill dust mites. Vacuum all carpeted areas at least twice a week.

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