Advertising at its finest has catapulted humidifiers to almost all homeowners’ list of must-have items. By controlling room temperature, these devices reportedly keep air pollutants at bay and reduce the onset of allergic symptoms. For a time, people diagnosed with asthma, bronchitis and sinusitis gambled with their cash to acquire a humidifier – and lost.

Humidifiers can actually cause more harm than good, recent studies and medical experts reveal. Their finding: Humidifiers and allergy relief belong to opposite ends of the spectrum. In fact, the device does not prevent, but triggers, allergic reactions. It generates moisture, which some airborne allergens (such as dust mites) require to proliferate.

So, instead of squandering your cash on a pricey humidifier, consider keeping away allergens from your space with practical tips that work. The following information will expand your understanding of what you are up against and how you can combat them.

• Dust particles are released on schedule. Clean them up as they come. Every 4 weeks, dust mites excrete “dust” (fecal pellets) that can pollute the air or stick to your carpet and furniture. The particles then trigger an allergic reaction when they enter your nose and lungs in volumes. You may find yourself coughing or sneezing. Although the release of dust appears to be at monthly intervals, daily cleaning is recommended.
• Dust mites inhabit places that meet their needs. Make your home less inviting. These arachnids require moisture to thrive and propagate. Stuffed toys and sweet nothings are potential dust collectors. The mites even inhabit your linens, pillows and virtually any place where they feel “settled” and safe. They feed on almost everything, including pet dander.
  Few dust mites can survive temperatures between 83 and 93.2 degrees Fahrenheit (approximately 28.33 to 34 degrees Celsius), but there will always be survivors, and they will continue to invade your home. Realistically speaking, it’s impossible to eliminate dust mites completely.
• Allergies cannot be cured. Do your best to deal with the symptoms. No cures for allergies yet exist. If you are allergic to dust, then you can only do so much to relieve the symptoms associated with the allergy.
  Regular cleaning and proper ventilation are a must. A sanitary living environment not only reduces your risk for allergic reactions, but also makes your space a better place to come home to.

  Medications also offer swift albeit temporary relief. For a time, you can carry on with your activities without being hampered by allergic symptoms. The most common medications cover nasal spray solutions like Nasonex and over-the-counter drugs like antihistamines and corticosteroidal creams. Doctors can also administer shots to increase your system’s tolerance to specific allergens.

The next time somebody talks you into buying the overused “humidifiers for allergy relief” sales pitch, you’ll know what to do. Anybody can live without the gadget. Even in today’s hi-tech world, fending off dust and other allergens the low-tech way doesn’t take much to get used to.

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