Protection is the most important treatment for allergic rhinitis. The points to be considered in protection vary depending on the allergen type.
House Dust (In Mite Allergy)
Mites are the most common cause of year-round allergies. The most important cause of house dust methods of protection against allergic rhinitis is that the beds made of wool. Woolen quilts, pillows and mattresses should definitely not be used. Mites are micro-insects and their feces can cause the formation of allergens.
They are most commonly found in damp places, on wool beds and certain stationery objects such as old book pages. The bedroom should be ventilated frequently, and there should be no wall to wall carpet on the floor.
Mask should be worn when cleaning the environment and dusting. A vacuum cleaner with water filter system should be used, and carpet washing machines should be avoided as much as possible (because they leave the carpet wet).
Sprays called acaricide sprays and some cleaning agents can be used in cases of advanced mite allergies. When buying clothes, you should stay away from woolen clothes. The mouth and nose should not be covered with a woolen hat or scarf when going out during the winter months.
Pollen Allergy
Tree pollens in the spring and grass pollens in the autumn are the cause of pollen allergy. Pollen counts in the air are highest in the morning hours; so a person allergic to pollens should not ventilate the room in the morning. Instead, ventilation should only be done in the evening hours.
In air-conditioned environments, it should be taken care that the air conditioner is equipped with a HEPA filter, and that the maintenances of the air conditioners should be carried out regularly. When returning home from forested environments, we must take off our top clothes before entering the bedroom.
If possible, we must go to the bathroom and take a shower to get rid of the pollen load; and if it is not possible, we must wet our face and hair with plenty of water, and then comb our hair. Especially in the spring seasons, it is necessary to stay away from forested environments.
Fungus Allergy
Fungus mostly exists in humid bathroom environments. It also develops in forested environments after rain, and even its smell can be felt. It is necessary to wear a mask when cleaning the bathroom. It is necessary to wear a mask when using the washing machine. Care should be taken to ensure that the bedroom is not damp.
Animal Hair Allergy
Points to take into consideration in houses where pets live If possible, the animal should be completely taken away from the environment. Animal hair can stay in the environment for 5 to 6 months. Animals should definitely be prohibited from entering bedrooms. After physical contact with animals, the hands and face should be washed with plenty of water and clothes should be changed again if possible.
PROTECTION IS VERY IMPORTANT IN ALLERGIC RHINITIS. IT IS A DISEASE THAT REQUIRES LIFE-LONG ATTENTION TO PROTECTION METHODS.