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Indoor Allergy Week - 13th November 2006
Sneezing, runny eyes and nose, coughing and wheezing? Is it a cold or is it an allergy?
This is the time of the year when we consider it normal to suffer from runny noses and coughs but it might not be the ‘winter long’ cold that we think we are experiencing. It could be allergic rhinitis caused by a reaction to living with house dust mite and mould.
We live with millions of house dust mites and as we reduce the ventilation in our homes they can start to cause unpleasant and disturbing symptoms such as itchy, runny noses, congested chests, wheezing, coughing, disturbed sleep, poor concentration and headaches. The house dust mite allergen affects both adult and children and it is estimated that 85% of children with asthma will be affected.
Managing allergic rhinitis is extremely important as research has shown that it is closely linked with asthma. Simple management techniques can make a major difference by reducing contact with indoor allergens and as a result ease the symptoms that can make life a misery at this time of year.
Products carrying the British Allergy Foundation Seal of Approval have been tested to ensure that they will significantly reduce the levels of allergen in the home and should play an important part in the allergen reduction programme in any home.
For Indoor Allergy Week Allergy UK are making available free copies of the ‘Four Seasons’ booklet which is available on the web-site here or by telephoning 01322 619898.
Remember tonight you will be sleeping with millions of house dust mite and your pillow will have doubled in weight in over six months due to the house dust mite droppings.
For Further Information contact:
Lindsey McManus / Muriel Simmons on 01322 619898