Allergies Health Center

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Allergies Tip: Reduce Your Allergen Exposure

A few simple changes around the house can reduce your exposure to allergens. Make sure upholstered furniture, bedding, and carpets are free of human skin scales (dust mites tend to gravitate toward them). Keep mattresses, box springs, pillows, and cushions in zip-up covers. Wash linens every week and blankets every other week, and replace your pillows every two years.