Fall Allergy Sufferers Advised to Reduce Indoor Allergens

CHICAGO, Oct. 16, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- So far, fall 2013 is proving to be a miserable time for people suffering from allergies and asthma. High levels of ragweed pollen, combined with outdoor mold and other triggers, has created a problem nationwide, but especially in those cities listed in the 2013 Fall Allergy Capitals report, issued this month by the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA).

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For individuals dealing with allergy issues this year, Mike Tringale, Senior Vice President at AAFA, offers a few tips:

1. Consult a board certified allergy specialist in your area. The AAFA website includes a list of local and regional clinics that specialize in allergy and asthma treatment and education.
2. Understand your diagnosis and reduce exposure to those specific triggers. While it is very difficult to completely remove household allergens, with the proper measures, allergens can be reduced to manageable level.
3. Place Certified allergen-barrier bedding on your mattresses and pillows, such as Allerzip® Smooth Mattress and Pillow Encasements from Protect-A-Bed. Wash your bedding at least once a week in 130+ degree hot water to kill mites and their eggs.
4. Frequently dust hard surfaces with moist cloths or dry dusters that trap allergens.
5. Use high-filtration bags in the vacuum and clean the carpet frequently.

According to Tringale, Americans spend more than $10 billion each year on non-medical products that they hope will help reduce their exposure to asthma and allergy triggers at home. "Consumers deserve to know which products are the most reliable. Products that have passed our strict scientific testing can be trusted by people with asthma and allergies."  

To learn more about AAFA and the asthma & allergy friendly™ certification program, visit www.aafa.org/certified. To learn more about Protect-A-Bed and its product offerings, visit www.protectabed.com.

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