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What to Do About Allergies After Moving



Allergies can affect every aspect of your life. Fortunately, there are ways to relieve the symptoms.


However, there is no such thing as a perfectly hypoallergenic place. Also, it can take two to five years for a person to get sensitized to new allergens. That is why you need to test your allergies before making a big move.


1. Take Allergy Tests

Many allergy sufferers believe that a move to a different region will help them overcome their allergies. However, this is not always true. In fact, it is possible that your allergies will actually worsen after a move because you will be exposed to new allergens.

The first step is to visit an allergy specialist and take an allergy skin test. This will help you determine which allergens are triggering your symptoms.


Once you know which allergens are causing your symptoms, it’s time to start eliminating them. This is especially important if your allergies are caused by mold, dust mites, pet dander, or certain foods. The most effective way to eliminate these allergens is by installing hardwood or other impervious flooring in your home, especially in the bedroom where you sleep.


2. Consult an Allergist

When you have allergy symptoms, a visit to an allergist will help to pinpoint exactly what is making your allergies worse. For instance, if you are allergic to pollen or pet dander, an allergy test will tell you if your allergy is caused by the proteins in the skin cells of the animal or its dead skin flakes (dander).


In most cases, moving away from an area that causes environmental allergies can improve your symptoms because the weather and allergens may be different. However, it is also possible to move to a new house and develop allergies there. In that case, it is important to take steps to get rid of allergens in your home, like removing carpet and installing hardwood or other impervious flooring, especially in the bedroom.


3. Take Allergy Medicine

Some people suffer from seasonal allergic rhinitis (hay fever) and may feel that moving to another part of the country will alleviate their symptoms. However, this is not always the case and in some instances can actually worsen the allergy symptoms. This is because pollen varies in different parts of the country and your allergy may follow you wherever you go.


Sometimes allergies can also develop after a move, this could be because of something in the new home such as smoke particles from previous occupants, or if you have a pet allergy, it is important to take precautions before your move so that you don’t accidentally bring over an animal with you that you are allergic to. It is also important to find a reputable allergist before you move so that you can be tested and get the best treatment possible.


4. Change Your Lifestyle

Allergies can cause a range of symptoms, from itchy eyes and throat to runny nose and sneezing. They develop when your immune system identifies certain allergens – such as pollen, dust mites, mold, and pet dander – as dangerous and produces antibodies to protect you from them.


Many people get allergies for the first time as adults. It’s not always clear why this happens, but genetics and changes in your adult immune system may play a role.

Sometimes, you can find relief from your allergies by moving to a different place in the country or even the world. However, you should consider other options before resorting to this drastic measure. For example, immunotherapy can help you learn to live with your allergies without needing to move.


5. See Your Doctor

If you're experiencing allergy symptoms and are considering a move, see your doctor for a skin-prick test to identify the allergens that are making you miserable. If you're allergic to pet dander, for example, you might find relief by moving to an area with fewer dogs or cats.


You might also find relief through immunotherapy, a process in which you get injections of the allergen that triggers your reactions over an extended period of time. This teaches your immune system how to handle the allergen without overreacting, and you might be able to stop taking your allergy medications completely.


Allergies are common, and you might not be able to avoid them no matter where you live. But you should try to find a permanent solution, such as getting immunotherapy, before you consider a drastic move.


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