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Old 07-26-2004, 09:26 AM   #1
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Question What to do about Dust Allergy

I went to an allergist about 2 years ago and found out I'm allergic to a few things but one of them is dust. I was wondering if there's anything you can do to either prevent symptoms or take them away. Nothing seems to work for me. Whenever I go into our warehouse at work and someone has been sweeping the floor or has moved stuff around (that was obviously covered in dust) I feel like I can hardly breathe. I also have asthma.

Yesterday I swept up some drywall dust and last night my sinuses were all congested and I had a really sore throat. This morning I look like I've been crying because my eyes have been running water.

I use a nasal spray every night (Flo-nase) but it doesn't seem to do a whole lot for the congestion. I guess if I wasn't using it my symptoms may be worse. I asked my family doctor what I could do because I was getting a lot of sinus infections and he said there was nothing I could do and for me to quit my job. That's really easy for HIM to say! I can hardly picture working anywhere where there is no dust.

 
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Old 07-26-2004, 11:10 AM   #2
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Re: What to do about Dust Allergy

Try immunotherapy (allergy shots). Just like you, I have horrible dust allergies, that have gotten worse as I've gotten older. I just started immunotherapy -but it takes along time to take effect (months).

 
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Re: What to do about Dust Allergy

Hello,

To get to the root of the problem, you need to address your immune health. Currently, your immune system is being overwhelmed by allergens resulting in the allergic symptoms. Beta carotene/Vitamin A boosts immune health. Green vegetables such as collards, kale, spinach, and broccoli are good sources of beta carotene. Carrots, sweet potatoes, squash and romaine/green lettuce are also good sources of beta carotene. Your body is signaling through the allergic reactions that the immune system is in need of help and is deficient in its vitamin souce which produces its good health. Supplementing that deficiency with a one-a-day source of Vitamin A will help restore your immune health; especially in the case where a person is not receiving the natural source of the vitamin through their daily diet.

It may seem insensitive that the doctor recommended you quit your job; however, what he or she was actually saying is to remove yourself from the allergen environment. This is recommended because extended periods in an allergic environment worsen the condition and the body's ability to heal. It is true that many jobs will have some level of toxins in the environment; but they won't necessarily be as toxic as that of a warehouse that stores an abundance of toxic materials or chemicals. It is the overwhelming amount of toxins in your environment that's causing havoc to your immune system. You may want to consider wearing gloves and a mask (to cover your nose and mouth) when in that environment; especially when you're sweeping sawdust.

It is because I realize the need for employment that I've suggested the internal health of your body, which would restore balance to the immune system and produce a healthier response. Staying away from soft drinks and foods that are high in saturated fats or synthetic sugars will also go a long way in restoring health to your immune system. Drinking plenty of water and eating more fruits and vegetables promote the removal of toxins out of the blood stream and out of the body.

Addressing your immune health with good nutrition and taking the precautionary measures towards allergen contact (through the use of gloves and a face mask), will go a long way towards producing the good results that you desire without causing harmful side effects (as do some medications).

 
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Re: What to do about Dust Allergy

Hi, Im allergic to dust also, try rinsing your sinus with water, it helps remove the extra dust that you have inhaled, it works for me.

 
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Re: What to do about Dust Allergy

I take vitamins, not sure if that will do the same thing for my immune system. I'm also on adrenal drops. Both of them were prescribed by an applied kinesiologist although not for allergies! I work in a store so it's not as if I'm constantly in the warehouse but when I am it does bother me. If I'm asked to sweep I know what I'm in for!

My doctor wouldn't send me back to the allergist who had performed my allergy tests. I needed him to refer me in order to go back there. He didn't give me any other option than to take the nose spray he gave me or quit my job. It makes sense not to work somewhere that's going to make you sick but I really don't think where I work is any more dusty than anywhere else with the exception of the warehouse but like I said, I'm not in there all the time.

How exactly do you rinse your sinuses out with water? Will using the nasal spray do the same thing?

Thanks,
Naomi

 
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