Actionsets help people take an active role in managing a health condition.  Allergies: Avoiding indoor triggers

Introduction

Allergic rhinitis results in symptoms of sneezing, congestion, and a runny nose. However, you can control these symptoms with medicine and by avoiding the things that cause them (allergens). If you are allergic to indoor allergens, such as dust mites, animal dander, and mold, you can take some simple steps to get them out of your house.

By taking these precautions, you may have fewer symptoms or less severe symptoms.

What? - What is the medical information or key concepts related to the action? What do I do first?
Why? - Why the action is important? Why should I control allergens in my home?
How? - Learn the steps involved in taking action. How can I control allergens in my home?
Where? - Other resources and organizations that can help you take action. Where to go from here

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Author: Bets Davis, MFA Last Updated: July 2, 2009
Medical Review: E. Gregory Thompson, MD - Internal Medicine
Harold S. Nelson, MD - Allergy and Immunology

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