Allergy! Start from daily life.

Wen/Guo Yueze

Allergy is a genetic disease, which may continue to break out all one's life. When allergens or * * * substances are exposed in daily life, they gradually accumulate in the body to a certain extent until the body can no longer stand it, and may break out during the last cold, virus infection or exposure to allergens and * * * substances.

five major environmental pollution sources, how to effectively remove them?

Xu Shida, honorary chairman of Taiwan Province Asthma Health Teaching Association and a senior attending physician in the Department of Children's Allergy, Immunology and Rheumatology, Ma Kai Children's Hospital, pointed out that clinical observation found that five major environmental pollution sources are common in domestic daily life, including allergens and * * * substances, namely, smoking or second-hand cigarettes, exhaust gas from automobiles and locomotives, harmful gases, dust mites, molds, pet dander, etc. How to eliminate these five major environmental pollution sources? Put forward the following solutions respectively.

< pollution source 1 > PM2.5, harmful gases

According to research statistics, the air pollution from outdoor to indoor is as much as 28%. Common harmful gases at home, including: exhaust gas from automobiles and locomotives, cooking fume, gas burning, incense ashes, smoking or second-hand tobacco, pesticides, detergents, fragrances, paints, formaldehyde, incense, beauty products, etc., may contain fine suspended particles of PM2.5, especially those who live in the main road with frequent traffic, and are more endangered by harmful gases and PM2.5..

▓ Solution:

1. Use an air cleaner.

2. When cooking, use a range hood.

3. Avoid smoking, burning incense and incense.

< Pollution Source 2 > Dust

Dust contains a large number of bacteria, molds, viruses, and dust mite allergens. According to domestic surveys, 75% of the household environment contains an average of 2, dust mites and 795,767 fungal colonies (cfu) per gram of dust. It is suggested that the home should be cleaned as often as possible, kept tidy and clean, and avoid the accumulation of sundries, so as to reduce the chance of hiding evil and accommodating evil.

▓ Solution:

1. Use an air cleaner.

2. use a vacuum cleaner.

▓ Cleaning tips:

When cleaning, the sweeper should wear a mask, gloves, goggles, long-sleeved clothes and trousers, and can also use protective clothing or apron. The principle of cleaning, as far as possible from higher to lower, from a cleaner area, such as starting from the bedroom, and then gradually cleaning to other areas according to the degree of pollution; The cleaning method should be "dry first and then wet". It is suggested to clean with a vacuum cleaner and dust-removing paper before wiping with a wet cloth. After cleaning, remember to take a thorough bath and change your clothes to avoid pollution caused by dust on your clothes.

< pollution source 3 > dust mite

dust mite is an arachnid with eight feet. It lives on human beings or pets such as cats and dogs, shedding dander and hair, and likes to live in a warm and humid environment. It is most easily distributed in carpets at home, followed by quilts, sheets, sheets, spring mattresses, straw mats, pillows, floors and sofas.

▓ Solution:

1. Use an air cleaner.

2. use a vacuum cleaner.

3. Use air conditioners and dehumidifiers to keep the indoor humidity below 6%.

4. Use anti-mite bedding and anti-mite covers.

5. Avoid keeping cats, dogs and pets.

▓ Anti-mite tips for bedding:

1. Put the mattress, quilt and pillowcase into the anti-mite cover and tighten the zipper before use.

2. Wash the bedding of the outer cover with hot water above 55℃ every week, including blankets, sheets, sheets and pillow towels, or put it in the dryer for 1 minutes and then wash it with clean water, so as to completely kill the dust mites and remove allergens.

< pollution source 4 > mold

mold is easy to breed in places with high humidity and humidity. The common small black spots on walls, corners, kitchens, shower curtains, window sills and other places in the home are mold, which is also one of the accomplices causing allergies. Inhaling mold may cause allergic attacks. If there is wall cancer and water leakage in the home, it should be repaired quickly; It is best to throw away moldy food immediately, and wrap it in plastic bags before throwing it away, so as to avoid the spread of mold spores.

▓ Solution:

1. Use air conditioners and dehumidifiers to keep the indoor humidity below 5%.

2. Use 5ppm bleach to scrub the place with mold.

3. Clean up the kitchen waste.

4. discard moldy food.

< pollution source 5 > pet dander

Although many studies have shown that pregnant women can reduce the incidence of allergic diseases in their babies, those who are allergic to pets should avoid contact, especially pet dander, which is one of the food sources of dust mites, is more likely to make dust mites multiply; If you can't put your pet out for adoption, it is recommended to bathe your pet once a week, and avoid using carpets and curtains at home.

▓ Solution:

1. Use an air cleaner.

2. use a vacuum cleaner.

3. Use anti-mite bedding and anti-mite covers.

how to use air cleaners, dehumidifiers and vacuum cleaners correctly?

▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓961 HEPA) system air purifier, photocatalyst, ozone and other functional effects are limited. HEPA filter is made of high elastic fiber, which can purify .3μm particles in the air, and the filtration rate can reach 99.97%, effectively removing PM2.5 and harmful gases. The filter should be washed and replaced regularly to avoid the effect being greatly reduced.

▓ dehumidifier

The function of dehumidifier is to reduce the humidity in the air. If the humidity is set below 6%, dust mites will not survive. To prevent mold breeding, the humidity should be set below 5%, and the filter screen should be cleaned or replaced regularly to avoid dust adhesion, which will make the air intake insufficient and thus affect the dehumidification ability.

▓ vacuum cleaner

It is recommended to choose a vacuum cleaner with double-layer dust bag and HEPA system, which can prevent allergens from vaporizing in the process of vacuum cleaning and effectively remove dust and dust mites. After use, remember to add warm water with detergent, and thoroughly clean the dust collection grid, dust collection bag and filter screen. After cleaning, it should be placed in a cool place to wait for air drying, so as to avoid damp breeding of mold.

5 tricks to create a non-toxic living environment

Xu Shida believes that a non-toxic home environment focuses on maintaining adequate indoor sunshine, air circulation and reducing indoor humidity. In addition, the simpler the layout in the home, the better it will be for human health. Try to avoid excessive decoration, such as carpets, curtains and paints, and the less interior decoration, the better. It is recommended to choose natural and nontoxic paints and building materials, or use boards with low formaldehyde content. Formaldehyde is the most common harmful substance in decorative building materials, which is identified as a first-class carcinogen by the World Health Organization (WHO) and affects indoor air quality.

the first trick: replace the cloth sofa with wooden, leather or plastic furniture.

the second measure: to remove heavy curtain cloth, it is necessary to clean it frequently, or spray acaricide regularly, and it is best to replace it with blinds and plastic shutters.

the third measure: avoid using carpets, chair cushions, or spraying acaricide regularly.

Step 4: Avoid placing pennants, hanging silk and satin ornaments, and articles that are easy to accumulate dust.

the fifth measure: the wooden bed replaces the spring mattress and sponge pad, and straw mats and tatami are not allowed.

Exercise strengthens immunity. Did you do it right?

The immune system is like an "army" in the human body, fighting all kinds of germs to maintain health. Xu Shida emphasized that a normal life and rest is the best way to enhance immunity. It is recommended not to stay up late and exercise regularly.

According to the research, moderate exercise can prevent inflammation, promote cell activation, and achieve the effect of strengthening immunity. The frequency of exercise, at least 3 days a week, and 3 minutes a day is quite enough. However, don't exercise excessively, which will continue to consume physical strength, but it will reduce immunity.

regarding the choice of sports, Xu Shida pointed out that the principle of "being short, explosive and having a rest at any time", such as walking, cycling, swimming, fitness, and ball games such as basketball, rugby and golf, are all good choices.

8 ways to stay away from skin allergies

After the seasons alternate and the weather turns from hot to cold in autumn, the skin is particularly prone to dryness and water shortage, especially for patients with dry and allergic skin diseases, which may often occur. In view of the common skin allergy problems in daily life, Zhao Zhaoming, chairman and dermatologist of China Beauty and Health Education Association, put forward eight skin care suggestions, so that you can easily get rid of annoying atopic dermatitis and urticaria.

eat

a light diet, avoid heavy-flavored foods, such as spicy pots, snacks and fried foods, and it is best to eat less, replenish enough water, and eat more fruits and vegetables containing vitamin C, which will increase the body's immunity and improve the skin's immunity.

Clothing

Choosing clothes made of pure cotton is less likely to cause skin allergy. The higher the proportion of nylon and flax in the clothing material, the more sensitive the skin is.

Living in

an environment with heavy humidity is easy to produce molds, breed pathogens and cause skin allergies. It is recommended to use dehumidifiers and air conditioners, maintain the indoor humidity at 5-6%, and reduce access to areas with high humidity.

Line

According to the air quality monitoring network of the Environmental Protection Agency, the air quality index (AQI) is between 11 and 15, and sensitive ethnic groups should avoid going out; When the air quality index (AQI) exceeds 15, everyone should avoid staying outdoors for a long time, so as to avoid air pollutants such as fine suspended particles (PM2.5), ozone (O3), carbon monoxide (CO), sulfur dioxide (SO2) and nitrogen dioxide (NO2) from harming the skin.

Moisturizing

Avoid using too hot water to clean the skin. After bathing, apply moisturizing lotion to the whole body to moisturize.

skin care products

For ordinary people and patients with urticaria, it is recommended to use humectants with water-retaining components such as hyaluronic acid, collagen and plant extracts. If you are a patient with atopic dermatitis, you can use a moisturizing agent with oily components such as vegetable oil, mineral oil, glycerin and vaseline, so that the skin can achieve a good state of oil-water balance.

stress

to avoid excessive stress and reduce the body's immunity, we should relieve stress properly and exercise regularly, and clean the skin immediately after exercise. Excessive sweat stays on the skin, which will easily lead to skin allergies.

Sleep

Sleep normally, go to bed early and get up early. It is recommended not to stay up late, go to bed before 12 o'clock in the evening and get up before 8 o'clock in the morning.

1 tips for anti-allergy

1 Find out allergens: you can do allergen testing.

2 Avoid allergic food and drugs, and pay attention to harmful airborne suspended particles and pollen stage.

3 avoid excessive temperature difference: pay attention to the temperature difference when entering and leaving the air-conditioned room in summer, alternating seasons and cold current in winter.

4 the humidity in the control room is below 5%, which can prevent the breeding of mold and dust mites.

5 Use carpets less and pay attention to pet hair sensitization.

6 Choose low-sensitivity bedding and clothing, wash frequently and change exposure sterilization. Washing with hot water at 55℃ can kill dust mites.

7 clean the filter screen of air conditioner and air purifier and the kitchen oil screen, and refuse to smoke second-hand or third-hand tobacco.

8 After swimming, wash immediately and drink plenty of water to reduce the sensitization effect of chloride and pay attention to the water quality.

9 the habit of keeping regular and continuous exercise.

1 Adjust life pressure, get enough sleep and have good quality.