Powder– this is what allergy sufferers have to deal with first. The hypoallergenic method is wet cleaning with ordinary water and cloth. All horizontal surfaces of the house must be wiped at least every 1-3 days.
Vacuum cleaners and their filters. Any filter will let dust through, and even more will fly out of the cracks of the vacuum cleaner itself. The safest cleaning method is a wet broom, mop and rag. People with allergies should completely avoid "dry" cleaning in the house. And if this is not possible, then entrust it to someone close to you when you go for a walk.
For allergy sufferers, the best option is the absence of curtains or replacing them with blinds with metal slats, which can be easily wiped from dust.
Mosquito nets retain dust well, and a special filter protects against pollen and other allergenic particles.
The less dust collected in the house (furs, carpets, canopies, curtains, souvenirs, figurines, books, soft toys), the better. It is advisable to store things in cupboards 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 damaged by light, changes in humidity, they do not rot, and they are very wear-resistant. Easy to handle: they accumulate less dust, they are easy to wash and clean. And they themselves are not a source of dust and allergens. The most allergenic natural materials are wool and fur, as well as natural and artificial (viscose, acetate) materials.
Another risk factor is bedding, as a potential habitat for dust mites, whose droppings can cause severe allergies. We recommend using hypoallergenic options instead of the most allergenic filler - "feathers": holofiber, bamboo, natural latex, etc.
There are covers with special locks that protect the bedding from dust mites. It is best to change the bed linen once a week and wash it at high temperature, and to clean the pillows at least once every six months.
Using a bunk bed is dangerous because the child sleeping under it receives a double dose of "dust" allergens.
Mold control and prevention– is an important factor in hypoallergenic life, because molds are second only to dust mites on the list of household allergens, and in most cases they act together.
If the air in the apartment is dry, more dust accumulates in it and it is difficult to breathe, and if there is excessive humidity, this contributes to the growth of dust mites and molds.
The humidity in the house can be controlled with a special humidifier. "Folk" humidification methods include placing water containers in the apartment, especially during the heating season, hanging wet towels, especially on radiators. The same purpose is served if the apartment has an aquarium or an indoor fountain. Indoor plants (must be hypoallergenicshould be), which require daily spraying, also contribute to the humidification of the air.
Pets.Allergies are usually caused by pet waste (fur particles, fluff, feathers, secretions) and food (such as dry fish food). Allergens can remain in the room for more than 2 years from the moment that cats, dogs, hamsters, parrots and other pets no longer live there.
Hypoallergenic diet
The first rule of all allergy sufferers is to avoid contact with the allergen in case of unpleasant symptoms and to take the necessary medicines. Adjusting the diet in this case significantly improves the condition of the adult or the child.
Of course, if there is a food allergy confirmed by clinical diagnostic tests, the doctor prescribes a special diet. But there is also a non-specific hypoallergenic diet approved by doctors. Regardless of the nature of the allergen (household, insect, medicinal, etc. ), it can be followed in order to reduce the burden on the body and speed up healing. Including atopic dermatitis, which often worsens in winter.
Prohibited products.According to the degree of allergenicity, all products can be divided into strongly, moderately and slightly allergenic.
First of all, everything that is fried, smoked, salty and spicy should be excluded. As well as semi-finished meat and fish products - slices, sausages, fishburgers, sausages, etc. , as they contain a large number of flavoring and aromatic additives and stabilizers. The preferred cooking method for a hypoallergenic diet is: frying, boiling, steaming with a minimum amount of oil. Instead of coffee, drink rosehip infusion, weak tea and still water. To control your diet, keep a food diary and write down everything you eat during the day.
Recommended dishes |
Excluded products |
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Dairy products and eggs.Goat's milk. Fermented milk products (one day old): kefir, acidophilus, matsoni, narine, cottage cheese (individually). Butter - younger children 10-15 g, older children - 20-25 g. (preferably melted) Non-sharp type cheeses. Hard-boiled yolks (one at a time) at least 1-2 times a week. |
Unfermented cow's milk (both dry and canned), colostrum, fermented baked milk, cream, sour cream, children's cream cheese, bulk cheese, sharp cheeses, spicy cheeses. Eggs (including products containing it: mayonnaise, creams, sauces, some types of bread, sweets). If you are sensitive to molds, exclude kefir, cottage cheese, muffins, kvass and moldy cheeses. |
Cereals and foods made from them. Buckwheat, pearl barley, oatmeal, corn, rice porridge (boiled in water). Pasta (1-2 times a week). In order to reduce the allergenic effect, it is recommended to soak the cereal in cold water for 1-2 hours. |
Wheat semolina and millet cereals, Artek cereals, wheat, rye. |
Vegetables (green or white).Potatoes (soaked for 10-12 hours). Cabbage (white, cauliflower, fresh). Parsley, dill, lettuce, zucchini, pumpkin, fresh cucumber (except greenhouse). Boiled carrots (individually). In order to reduce the allergenic effect, it is advisable to soak the vegetables in cold water for 1-2 hours. |
Pumpkin, turnip, rutabaga, tomatoes, tomato sauce, radishes, sunflower seeds; eggplant, peas, beans, green peas, celery, raw onion, sorrel, pickles, sauerkraut. |
Fruits, berries (light colored).Green apple, plum, white and yellow cherry, white currant, green pear. Blueberries, blueberries, cranberries, prunes. Older children: gooseberries, blueberries, bananas (individually). Peeled, refrigerated, baked or canned fruits are less likely to cause allergies. |
Strawberries, wild strawberries, raspberries, currants (black, red), cherries. Peach, apricot, melon, persimmon, grape, pineapple, mango, papaya, pomegranate, sea buckthorn. Canned fruit juices and compotes. Citrus fruits (orange, mandarin, lemon, kiwi, etc. ). |
Fats.Refined vegetable oil - no more than 30-40 g (preferably corn or olive oil). |
Pork fat, animal cooking fat, margarine. Fish (red and white, smoked and salted), canned fish. Caviar (red and black). Vinegar, mayonnaise, pepper, mustard, garlic, cinnamon, horseradish, salty foods. |
Bread.Bread with bran. White (unsweetened) and black (unsweetened) bread; simple dryers, biscuits, biscuits, diabetic cookies. For older children - homemade yeast pie without eggs, with prunes or apples. Apple jam. Marshmallows (in small quantities). |
Chocolate, chocolate candies, coffee, cocoa, cream cakes, rich baked bread and buns, Tula and honey gingerbread, marshmallows, ice cream. Nuts, halva, honey. |
Meat.Beef (steamed, boiled). Rabbit, turkey. Horse meat. Pork and lamb (lean). Special canned goods for children. The allergenic activity of meat decreases during freezing, followed by gradual thawing, soaking and long-term cooking. The meat of young animals is more allergenic. |
Chicken, duck, goose. Chicken, meat, fish, mushroom soup. Pork, lamb (fatty). Veal. Liver, kidney. Mushroom. Sausage, frankfurter, offal, sausage, ham, canned meat. If a cow's milk allergy is detected, beef, veal and beef are excluded from the diet, because cow's milk protein shows antigenic affinity with bovine tissue products. |
Drinks. Black tea (leaf, unsweetened, without flavorings and fruit additives). Still drinking water. Juices (diluted to 1/3 with boiled water) and preserves from dried fruits and fresh fruits and berries are recommended above. |
Carbonated drinks. Pooch. Conserve. Food additives (colors, preservatives, emulsifiers, aromas). Chewing gum. |
In addition to a hypoallergenic diet, histamine-rich or histamine-releasing foods should be excluded from the diet of people with 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 sausage, fermented cheeses, mayonnaise, vinegar.
We recommend that they follow a hypoallergenic diet for at least 7-10 days. And if there is no noticeable improvement at the end of this period, you should consult a doctor and have laboratory tests. They help determine the true cause of the allergy and distinguish it from intolerance.
I hope this information will help you create comfortable and safe living conditions. Be healthy and take care of yourself!