All innerspring mattresses seem to attract dust mites and
other allergens much more than other types of mattresses.
Not exact matches
That's why it's not unusual for parents of food allergic eaters to focus so
much on making sure there are no traces of a certain
allergen (which is the number one priority), that they do not concern themselves with
other ingredients —
allergens, toxins, food additives and colorings, that could be contributing to
other, seemingly unrelated health issues that their child is facing as well.
It's just so
much easier and cheaper to get a big box of «snack packs: at Costco than it is to buy, wash, cut up and store fruit, or bake something at home (and some people do worry about the sanitation issue in home kitchens, along with
allergen cross-contamination), or prepare any
other kind of fresh food.
And while many
allergens are quite common,
others are
much rarer.
On the
other hand, if you're able to move away from the
allergen triggering your symptoms —
much easier if the offending agent is someone else's pet, for example, rather than ubiquitous pollen, Dr. Metcalfe says — you might feel nearly instantly better.
Other breeds may have a finer coat and not groom themselves as much as other cats, thus spreading less allergens into the environ
Other breeds may have a finer coat and not groom themselves as
much as
other cats, thus spreading less allergens into the environ
other cats, thus spreading less
allergens into the environment.
Much like how some humans perspire more than
others, apparently, some dogs are naturally very low
allergen producers while
others of the same breed can produce a lot more.
Carpets harbor large amounts of dust, dander, and
other allergens, no matter how often you vacuum, so hardwood, vinyl, or linoleum floors are
much better choices for allergy sufferers.