Care arrangement of furniture and house cleaning avoid allergies

03/10/2016

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Doctors show some habits that can relieve the symptoms and crises

Broom use is one of the habits that should be avoided - Pixabay

RIO - A blinking itchy nose accompanied by a sequence of sneezing can be a strong indication that the house needs a slap in the visual. And there are the colors of the wall or the pattern of the sofa should be changed. Without proper care, the property where he lives a person with allergies can become a minefield.

- The domestic environment is the focus of several substances that may affect the clinical course of allergic diseases, especially respiratory nature, including rhinitis, sinusitis and asthma - said Dr. Eduardo Costa, coordinator of the Allergy-Immunology Service UERJ.

As it describes two groups of "rogue" that can be inhaled within the housing and thus aggravate respiratory crises. The first refers to substances with an irritant to the respiratory tract, such as odor of cleaning products and perfumes, as well as pollutants such as cigarette smoke. Since the other group is formed by so-called allergens, biological substances derived from dust mites, hair, skin secretions and domestic animals, fungi (mold), and insects.

- Because they are easily recognized by the odor and cause immediate symptoms, the items in the first group tend to be noticed more quickly - notes Costa. - The second is not so easily seen. In general, the allergic smell the mold and dogs, while allergenic substances mites, insects and cats are unrated. However, they cause not only irritation of the mucous lining of the respiratory tract, such as induce inflammation that leads to sneezing, runny nose, and itchy nose (rhinitis) or cough, breathlessness and wheeze (in asthma).

The doctor warns that the longer a person is in contact with these agents, most symptoms appear. For those who have rhinitis, for example, the frame worsening increases the risk of developing sinusitis and asthma. And for those who already has asthma, he says, the likelihood of exacerbations increases, so do the chances of hospitalization, as well as progressive and more accelerated loss of lung function.

According to medical Norma Rubini, vice president of the Brazilian Allergy and Immunology Association, it is estimated that 20% to 25% of the population has some kind of respiratory allergy. And that, in fact, unfolds in the interests of people with their homes.

- Patients allergic or allergic children seek to follow the recommendations. But it is not always easy, because some changes involve financial, social and psychological factors. Several families do not have to change your address or make the necessary reforms, especially those who do not live in own property - she says.

Organizing environments

Cigarette

Pollutants such as cigarette smoke should be avoided

Furniture

Avoid excess furniture and objects, to reduce the accumulation of dirt and easy cleaning

Mold

Watch for any mold signal to be eliminated. Fungi attract mites for food to serve for them

curtains

Prefer the curtains can be washed frequently

grouting

Cleaning products

Use anti-mold grout on the bathroom floor and ensures air circulation in the place

At the time of cleaning, no weigh a hand in cleaning products and Flavours

Ventilation

Good ventilation and entry of sunlight are important. Avoid keeping the house closed throughout the day

Cleaning

The cleaning of the floor and the furniture should be daily, with a cloth moistened

humidifiers

Do not use humidifiers at night in the bedroom

Floor

Choose easy to clean materials such as tile floors or wood. Carpets should be avoided

covers

Bookcase

stuffed animals

Use waterproof covers on mattresses and pillows

Bookcases should be installed outside of sleeping rooms

In children's room, stuffed animals should be abolished

Toys

Toys stored indoors should be sanitized before the games

mobiles

They should always be clean

On the other hand, there are many simple steps that can improve the welfare of the residents.

- The main daily errors are kept closed residence throughout the day and the use of humidifiers at night in the bedroom. This device increases the humidity in the room and favors the proliferation of mites - says Norma. - Another misconception is the excessive use of cleaning products, which can irritate the respiratory tract and eye mucosa.

SLEEPING WITH THE ENEMY

According to the doctor, it is important that the home environment has good ventilation and be sunny. The use of easy to clean floor with a damp cloth and removing carpets also enter this list. Already the curtains should be washable and mattresses and pillows need to be coated with waterproof material.

- The bedroom is the most problematic room, it is a very suitable place to accumulation of dust on shelves and cabinets. It is also where we spend most of the day. Also, the mattresses are the main focus of "creation" of mites - she points out.

Costa strengthens the doctor's recommendations:

- The ideal is to have a minimum of decorative objects in the room for easy cleaning, as well as not having curtains of cloth and carpets, not to gather dust. It should also be avoided books because accumulate dust and give mold.

The occurrence of mold in the rooms, by the way, can also be solved in a simple way, as suggested by Jorge Pinto, coordinator of the Immunology Service of Hospital das Clínicas, in Belo Horizonte.

- The bleach solution of household diluted 1/10 is an effective method. Just sprinkle in the most affected areas such as bathrooms, closets and wetlands. Then just let it dry spontaneously - describes it on the method to be adopted weekly and done without the presence of allergic people.

The WELFARE SERVICE

According to the architect Maurice Nobrega is common customers ask some care because of their allergies. He even needed to have this concern in his house, as it has allergic wife and daughter.

- In these cases, use cold floors or wood, never carpet - he says. - And even the balcony mats are made from nautical rope or plastic sisal.

Mauricio Nobrega Architect design has few objects and easy to clean materials - Disclosure

It also prevents fabrics for the curtains and walls. In some projects, washable wallpapers are great options for the circulation areas.

- I try to use easy to clean materials on different fronts. And everything should be removable for easy cleaning - adds Nobrega.

The architect of Mdoito Architecture, Mariana Soria also has his "tricks". According to her, the market has evolved greatly in recent years, increasing the range of products that make life easier for allergy sufferers.

- Paints and glues virtually odorless help enough. If I apply some material on the wall, I prefer the smoother resources instead of rough - illustrates it. - To the bathroom, always use anti-mold grouts, and ensure air circulation in the environment.

BABY ROOM

For those who have children at home, all this care should be followed even harder. The recommendation is the pediatrician and neonatologist of Perinatal Group, Danielle Negri. According to her, when babies are carriers of any allergies or have a genetic predisposition for this, trigger diseases faster and more pronounced way to get in touch with the cause. After all, in the early years, they still have immunity so tight.

- In such cases, pets and stuffed animals should be expressly avoided - highlights Danielle. - The use of the broom also need to be discarded, and only use a damp cloth. And toys that have been stored in boxes must be cleaned before the play.

 

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