Hypoallergenic Living and Diet for Allergic Diseases

26 November 2023

dust——This is the first problem that allergy sufferers have to face. The hypoallergenic method is wet cleaning using regular water and a cloth. All horizontal surfaces in the house should be wiped down at least every 1-3 days.Vacuum cleaners and their filters. Any filter will allow dust to pass through, and even more dust will fly out from the gaps in the vacuum cleaner itself. The safest cleaning method is to use a damp broom, mop and rag. Allergy sufferers need to avoid "dry" cleaning at home entirely. If this is not possible, give it to the person next to you during your walk.The best option for allergy sufferers is to skip curtains or replace them with blinds with metal slats that can easily remove dust.Mosquito nets are great at keeping out dust, and special filters protect you from pollen and other allergenic particles.The fewer items (furs, rugs, canopies, curtains, keepsakes, statues, books, stuffed animals) collecting dust in your home, the better. It is recommended to store closet items in special boxes or bags.For the interior, it is better to use synthetic fabrics: nylon, polyester, etc. They are more practical: they are not damaged by light, humidity changes, do not rot, and are highly wear-resistant. Easy Care: They accumulate less dust and are easy to wash and clean. And they are not themselves a source of dust and allergens. The most allergenic natural fabrics are wool and fur, as well as natural and artificial (viscose, acetate) materials with pile.Another risk factor is bedding, which is a potential habitat for dust mites, whose waste products can cause severe allergies. It is recommended to use hypoallergenic fillers: full fiber, bamboo, natural latex, etc. instead of the most allergenic filler - "feathers".There are special locking covers that protect bedding from dust mites. It’s best to change your sheets once a week and wash them at high temperatures, and clean your pillows at least every six months.Using a bunk bed for children is dangerous because the child sleeping underneath is exposed to a double dose of "dust" allergens.Mold Control and Prevention– An important factor in hypoallergenic living, as mold fungus ranks second on the list of household allergens after dust mites, and in most cases they work together.If the air in your apartment is dry, more dust will accumulate, making it difficult to breathe; if the humidity is too high, it can lead to the proliferation of dust mites and mold.Special humidifiers can be used to control the humidity in the chicken house. "Folk" methods of humidification include placing water containers in the apartment, especially during the heating season, and hanging wet towels on the radiators. Having an aquarium or indoor fountain in an apartment serves the same purpose. Indoor plants that need to be sprayed daily (they should be hypoallergenic) can also help humidify the air.pet.Allergies are often caused by pet waste (fur, down, feathers, secretion particles) and food (such as dry fish food). Allergens can persist in a room for more than two years from the moment cats, dogs, hamsters, parrots and other pets no longer live in the room.

hypoallergenic diet

The first rule for any allergy sufferer is to avoid contact with the allergen and take necessary medications if you experience unpleasant symptoms. Adjusting the diet in this case can significantly improve the condition of the adult or child.Of course, if clinical diagnostic studies confirm the presence of a food allergy, the doctor will prescribe a specialized diet. But there is also a non-specific hypoallergenic diet approved by your doctor. Regardless of the nature of the allergen (household, insect, medication, etc. ) it can be followed to reduce the burden on the body and speed up recovery. These include atopic dermatitis, which often worsens during the winter.Disable products.According to the degree of sensitization, all products can be classified as highly sensitizing, moderately sensitizing and hypoallergenic.First, eliminate anything fried, smoked, salty, or spicy. As well as semi-finished meat and fish products - steaks, sausages, fish burgers, sausages, etc. , because they contain a large amount of flavoring and aromatic additives, stabilizers. Preferred cooking methods when following a hypoallergenic diet: bake, boil, simmer with minimal oil. Drink rosehip infusion, weak tea and purified water instead of coffee. To stay on top of your diet, keep a food diary and write down everything you eat during the day.

Recommended food	Products to exclude
Dairy products and eggs.Goat milk. Fermented dairy products (one day): kefir, acidophilus, massoni, naline, cottage cheese (separately). Butter - 10-15 g for younger children, 20-25 g for older children. (Preferably melted) non-sharp type cheese. Boil egg yolks (separately) at least 1-2 times a week.	Unleavened milk (both dry and canned), curd, cultured baked milk, cream, sour cream, children's cream cheese, processed cheese, sharp cheese, spiced cheese. Eggs (including products containing eggs: mayonnaise, cream, sauces, certain types of bread, sweets). If you are sensitive to mold, exclude kefir, cottage cheese, waffles, kvass and moldy varieties of cheese.
Cereals and dishes made from them. Buckwheat, barley, oats, corn, and rice are used to cook porridge (boiled in water). Pasta (1-2 times a week). To reduce allergy, it is recommended to soak the oatmeal in cold water for 1-2 hours.	Semolina and millet cereals, Artek cereals, wheat, rye.
Vegetables (green or white).Potatoes (soak for 10-12 hours). Cabbage (bok choy, cauliflower, fresh cabbage). Parsley, dill, lettuce, zucchini, squash, fresh cucumbers (except greenhouse cucumbers). Boil the carrots (separately). To reduce allergy, it is recommended to soak vegetables in cold water for 1-2 hours.	Pumpkins, radishes, rutabaga, tomatoes, ketchup, radishes, sunflower seeds; eggplant, peas, kidney beans, green beans, celery, raw onions, sorrel, pickles, sauerkraut.
Fruits, berries (light color).Green apples, plums, white and yellow cherries, white currants, green pears. Blueberries, blueberries, bilberries, plums. Older children: currants, cranberries, bananas (separately). Fruit that is peeled, stored in the refrigerator, baked or in candied form is less likely to cause allergies.	Strawberries, wild strawberries, raspberries, currants (black and red), cherries. Peaches, apricots, melons, persimmons, grapes, pineapples, mangoes, papayas, pomegranates, and sea buckthorn. Canned juices and preserves. Citrus fruits (oranges, tangerines, lemons, kiwis, etc. ).
Fat.Refined vegetable oil - up to 30 - 40 g (preferably corn oil or olive oil).	Lard, animal cooking fat, margarine. Fish (red fish, white fish, smoked fish and salted fish), canned fish. Caviar (red and black). Vinegar, mayonnaise, pepper, mustard, garlic, cinnamon, horseradish, salty foods.
bread.Bran bread. White bread (no sugar added) and brown bread (no sugar added); simple dryers, cookies, crackers, diabetic cookies. For older children - homemade yeast tarts without eggs and with plums or apples. Apple jam. Marshmallows (a small amount).	Chocolate, chocolate confectionery, coffee, cocoa, cream cakes, rich toasts and buns, tula and honey gingerbread, marshmallows, ice cream. Nuts, halva, honey.
Meat.Beef (steamed, boiled). Rabbit, turkey. horsemeat. Pork and lamb (lean meat). Specializing in the production of canned food for children. The allergenic activity of meat is reduced during freezing and subsequent gradual thawing, soaking and prolonged cooking. Meat from young animals is more likely to cause allergies.	Chicken, duck, goose. Chicken, meat, fish, mushroom soup. Pork, mutton (fatty meat). veal. Liver, kidney. mushroom. Sausages, frankfurters, offal, sausages, hams, canned meats. If allergy to cow's milk is detected, beef, veal and bovine liver should be excluded from the diet because of the antigenic affinity of cow's milk proteins to bovine tissue products.
drinks. Black tea (leaf, no sugar added, no flavors, no fruit additives). Still drinking water. Juices (diluted 1/3 with boiling water) and preserves of dried fruits, fresh fruits and berries recommended above.	Carbonated drinks. Kvass. Canned food. Food additives (dyes, preservatives, emulsifiers, flavors). chewing gum.

In addition to a hypoallergenic diet, food allergy sufferers should exclude foods rich in histamine or histamine-releasing agents from their diet.Foods rich in histamine:Pickled herrings, strawberries, wild strawberries, peanuts, beans, game, brewer's yeast.Histamine Releasers:Sauerkraut, spinach, pork liver, dry smoked sausage, fermented cheese, mayonnaise, vinegar.It is recommended to follow a hypoallergenic diet for at least 7-10 days. If there is no significant improvement at the end of this period, you will need to consult a doctor and undergo a series of laboratory tests. They will help determine the real cause of the allergy and distinguish it from an intolerance.I hope this information helps you create comfortable, safe living conditions. Stay healthy and take care of yourself!