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==Overview== | |||
==Primary [[Prevention]]== | |||
Avoidance of the [[allergens]] is an important step for preventing [[allergic]] [[conjunctivitis]]. | |||
===Pollen and outdoor molds<ref name="pmid23998237">{{cite journal| author=Bielory L, Meltzer EO, Nichols KK, Melton R, Thomas RK, Bartlett JD| title=An algorithm for the management of allergic conjunctivitis. | journal=Allergy Asthma Proc | year= 2013 | volume= 34 | issue= 5 | pages= 408-20 | pmid=23998237 | doi=10.2500/aap.2013.34.3695 | pmc= | url=https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pubmed&tool=sumsearch.org/cite&retmode=ref&cmd=prlinks&id=23998237 }} </ref>=== | |||
*Keeping windows closed | |||
*Using screen filters and air conditioners and | |||
*Increasing patient awareness to avoid unnecessary contact | |||
===Pets<ref name="pmid22469456">{{cite journal| author=Portnoy J, Kennedy K, Sublett J, Phipatanakul W, Matsui E, Barnes C | display-authors=etal| title=Environmental assessment and exposure control: a practice parameter--furry animals. | journal=Ann Allergy Asthma Immunol | year= 2012 | volume= 108 | issue= 4 | pages= 223.e1-15 | pmid=22469456 | doi=10.1016/j.anai.2012.02.015 | pmc=3519933 | url=https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pubmed&tool=sumsearch.org/cite&retmode=ref&cmd=prlinks&id=22469456 }} </ref>=== | |||
*Removing the pet from the home | |||
*Limiting pet access to key areas of the house | |||
*Washing the pets, and reservoirs such as carpets, weekly. | |||
===House dust mites<ref name="pmid24267359">{{cite journal| author=Portnoy J, Miller JD, Williams PB, Chew GL, Miller JD, Zaitoun F | display-authors=etal| title=Environmental assessment and exposure control of dust mites: a practice parameter. | journal=Ann Allergy Asthma Immunol | year= 2013 | volume= 111 | issue= 6 | pages= 465-507 | pmid=24267359 | doi=10.1016/j.anai.2013.09.018 | pmc=5156485 | url=https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pubmed&tool=sumsearch.org/cite&retmode=ref&cmd=prlinks&id=24267359 }} </ref>=== | |||
*Keeping the humidity between 35 and 50% | |||
*Using mite-[[allergen]] proof covers for the bedding | |||
*Washing the bedding weekly | |||
*Regular vacuuming with systems using [[HEPA]] (high-efficiency particulate air) filters, or with a central vacuum with adequate filtration or that vents to the outside | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
{{Reflist|2}} | {{Reflist|2}} |
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Overview
Primary Prevention
Avoidance of the allergens is an important step for preventing allergic conjunctivitis.
Pollen and outdoor molds[1]
- Keeping windows closed
- Using screen filters and air conditioners and
- Increasing patient awareness to avoid unnecessary contact
Pets[2]
- Removing the pet from the home
- Limiting pet access to key areas of the house
- Washing the pets, and reservoirs such as carpets, weekly.
House dust mites[3]
- Keeping the humidity between 35 and 50%
- Using mite-allergen proof covers for the bedding
- Washing the bedding weekly
- Regular vacuuming with systems using HEPA (high-efficiency particulate air) filters, or with a central vacuum with adequate filtration or that vents to the outside
References
- ↑ Bielory L, Meltzer EO, Nichols KK, Melton R, Thomas RK, Bartlett JD (2013). "An algorithm for the management of allergic conjunctivitis". Allergy Asthma Proc. 34 (5): 408–20. doi:10.2500/aap.2013.34.3695. PMID 23998237.
- ↑ Portnoy J, Kennedy K, Sublett J, Phipatanakul W, Matsui E, Barnes C; et al. (2012). "Environmental assessment and exposure control: a practice parameter--furry animals". Ann Allergy Asthma Immunol. 108 (4): 223.e1–15. doi:10.1016/j.anai.2012.02.015. PMC 3519933. PMID 22469456.
- ↑ Portnoy J, Miller JD, Williams PB, Chew GL, Miller JD, Zaitoun F; et al. (2013). "Environmental assessment and exposure control of dust mites: a practice parameter". Ann Allergy Asthma Immunol. 111 (6): 465–507. doi:10.1016/j.anai.2013.09.018. PMC 5156485. PMID 24267359.