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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.