Allergies: Avoiding indoor triggers
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Allergies: Avoiding indoor triggers
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Introduction
Allergic rhinitis results in symptoms of sneezing, congestion, and a runny nose. However, you can control these symptoms with medicine and by avoiding the things that cause them (allergens). If you are allergic to indoor allergens, such as dust mites, animal dander, and mold, you can take some simple steps to get them out of your house.
By taking these precautions, you may have fewer symptoms or less severe symptoms.
What do I do first?
Why should I control allergens in my home?
How can I control allergens in my home?
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Last Updated:
August 8, 2007- Author:
- Debby Golonka, MPH
- Medical Review:
- Caroline S. Rhoads, MD - Internal Medicine
Harold S. Nelson, MD - Allergy and Immunology
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