Tips for preventing allergies depend on the cause of the person's allergies (e.g., food, animals, pollen, dust mites). This eMedTV Web page gives detailed recommendations for preventing allergies or minimizing the symptoms they may cause.
Allergy statistics, like the fact that up to 16% of the U.S. population suffers from hay fever, can help promote more allergy research. This eMedTV article offers several allergy statistics about allergy prevalence and related healthcare costs.
As this eMedTV article explains, dust prevention can involve removing carpeting, washing sheets at high temperatures, and using air filters. This part of the Web site provides several more tips on preventing dust in your home.
If you are allergic to pollen, pets, or certain other allergens, allergy shots may be an option for you. This eMedTV resource describes the typical schedule for these shots and discusses the benefits and risks of this type of allergy treatment.
