Dust allergy sufferers, a question

[Rafiki Rafiki Rafiki]

I have tried to ignore my dust allergies for the past 10 years. I take the medicines, but they aren't enough. It's time to get agressive.

Do any of you use those mattress and pillowcase covers for dust mite allergy suffers? If so, where did you get them? I see one at LNT for $59.95, but I don't want to buy it if it really doesn't serve the purpose.

I'm sick and tired of being sick and tired...so any other advice you can offer for dust mite allergies would be great.

 

[outlander]

I would absolutely recommend getting a good mattress and pillow cover, I think you will notice a dramatic difference. It is a prudent investment for allergy sufferers. I got mine from The Company Store but they have them everywhere.

 

[Crankyshank]

Definitely get them. I also have a special additive for when I wash my sheets to kill mites. I get my supplies from www.nationalallergy.com

 

[garydeb]

I have severe dust allegries too. I got my dust allergery mattress and pillow cover at Kohl's. You have to read the labels and get the high end ones because they are the best. The others have some types of plastic. I really noticed a different within two weeks.
Good Luck,
Debbie

 

[Mrs.Milo]

Yes, I got them, and it makes a big difference.

 

[IwasatWDWforamonth]

yup definetly need those,

 

[LisaRay]

My DS8 has dust allergies and has had them for about 2 years. We got him the cover for his mattress and for his pillow at target. I don't really know if there is any improvement or not because he has so many allergies that it's hard to know exactly which thing it is that is setting him off. But i bought them and use them with the hope that they help.

However, I really didn't know there were different types of covers and that some work better then others. I just went to Target saw them and bought them and didn't look anywhere else so I didn't realize I might not have bought good ones. Any info on that?

 

[Evi]

I deffinatly recomend getting mattress pillow covers. Spend the money and buy the more expensive ones. From my experience they dont dry up and get crunchy like the cheaper ones there softer dont have crinkle sound and much more comfortable. After you bag your bed it will be also be water proof ++ if you have kids hehe. Ok once you bag your bed make sure you also bag your box spring (it can also collect mites) and your pillows. I use electrical tape to seal the zipper on my mattress and box spring to some this may seem exessive but it was recomended by my allergist and it works. I wash my pillow bags every week also.

Around house. get rid of venetian blind and roller shades big dust collecters. I hang drapes and I buy cotton so I can wash them. I do my drapes once a month. use face masks when cleaning so as to avoid inhaling dust and invest in a good hepa filter you would be supprised you dont need to even dust as much if you get a good one.

Also make sure your vacume has a hepa filter. I vacume dust 2x a week and Im thorough. I change bedding 2x a week. I also only use washing soda (this is not same thing as baking soda) I use dryer balls to fluff sheets no fabric softner. Once you get used to really clean clothes that arent full of dirty detergent you'll never go back and I have less allergies because of it.

To clean the house you may find this helps try using all natural products I know the cleaning purist who believe in bleach and ammonia will hate me but natural products smell better are better for you and last longer. I also use baby diapers instead of paper towels when I clean the house and use a lint free cloth clean windows. I run a load of cleaning cloths once a week. it saves money and the enviroment. ok I wont lie Ihave paper towels in my kitchen Im not perfect =P.

Id really try to knock the allergens out of your home enviroment you'd be suprised what a difference it makes and you'll breath better.

Good luck.

 

[Vic24]

Dust mite droppings can aggravate a number of respiratory problems such as Asthma and can lead to allergic rhinitis, but they can also irritate dermatological conditions such as Eczema.

Protective bedding, cleaning and vacuuming soft furnishings around the home can alleviate the problem but does not fight the cause. Hardwood flooring is a great way to protect your home, but as dust mites thrive in humidity, a dehumidifier can really help to stop the mites from reproducing by controlling the humidity levels. They can also be fitted with air filters to further aid sufferers with respiratory problems.

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[Lorix2]

The pillow protectors do work and I know I did not buy the most expensive one either, maybe at Walmart I bought mine.

I'm allergic to dust/mold/cats and take Zyrtec year round for it. We pulled up most of the rugs in the living areas and replaced them with hardwood. It made a tremendous difference to me, I only react now when I shake out dirty laundry that I'm sorting or clean a closet, anything that makes the dust fly bothers me, but only for a brief time, nothing like it used to be when all the dustmites would mulitply and live in my carpets.


Because my allergy to dust is so severe, my DH and kids have taken over vacuuming and dusting