Question 1

is there such thing as dust allergies?

Accepted Answer

Dust mites: Usually it isn't the dust but dust mites that cause the allergic reaction, but for your there is no difference.  Dust reduction will help.

Question 2

how to treat dust allergy?

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: The best way will be avoidance or using an effective mask.
Second approach will be desensitization, done by an allergist.

Question 3

how long could carpet/dust allergy reaction last?

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One day to years: If the dust mite exposure is avoided, symptoms may resolve in a few hours without treatment. If there has been significant, prolonged exposure, it may take weeks or months to resolve without treatment. If the mold exposure cannot be avoided, the symptoms will last indefinitely.

Question 4

suffering from dust allergy. is there a cure for this?

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Alergy shots: Your best results will be achieve if you get desensitized to dust by allergen immunotherapy, the response is over 95% and is long lasting, consult an allergist.

Question 5

what to do if my dust allergies swell the vocal cords?

Accepted Answer

Avoidance and meds: The primary treatment for allergies is avoidance. Even though 100% of dust cannot be removed, many measures can help decrease the indoor house dust mite load.  After that, medications including antihistamines and topical nasal steroids can be effective and safe.  An allergist can assist in treatment and evaluation for other conditions.

Question 6

please tell me can dust allergies swell the vocal cords?

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Not directly: The vocal cords are not usually the shock organ of respiratory allergies.  However, you could have largyngitis from other conditions like infections and laryngopharyngeal reflux that aero allergens could secondarily aggravate.

Question 7

does dust allergies cause sinusitis?         can sinusitis be caused by allergy to dust?

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Yes: Allergy cause inflammation which blocks the sinus cavities and may promote infection.

Question 8

how can i control a dust allergy?

Accepted Answer

Dust elimination: If possible at all, stay away from wall-to-wall carpeting, fabric window drapes. For forced- air heating systems, apply filters on registers, if not, vacuum your carpets daily using a hepa filter. Wipe dust off all surfaces (no feather dusters). Keep away dust collectors - books, stuffed animals from bedrooms. Encase mattresses and pillows in dust-mite resistant material.

Question 9

what can i do about dust allergies?

Accepted Answer

Enviro control: You can use dustmite covers for pillows and mattresses(achoo allergy has good ones), wash sheets in really hot water once weekly, decrease humidity of the house to less than 50%. Those are the most beneficial. Wear a mask when vacuuming or dusting. Or if you have your house cleaned, allow about 2-3 hours before you come back to your house to allow for things to settle back down.

Question 10

what are symptoms of dust allergies?

Accepted Answer

Allergies: Typically sneezing and runny nose.

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