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[YOLF]

Some antivirals break down immunogenic protein is this correct?

 

Might there be one that would affect dust mite allergen protein?

[AlexCanada]

bump pls.   How to deal with dust allergy and toxins? 

[YOLF]

General advice:

1. There is an immune therapy for dust allergies in parts of Europe. It's not for use in people whose allergies have advanced to autoimmune disorders. ALK makes it. Important to note is that it's from a single payer healthcare system, so age might not be so important to efficacy as the package insert and marketing materials might lead one to believe. You might have to check with a foreign doc or be a brave guinea pig. The prevalence of autoimmune disorders does increase with age, and not all are immediately obvious as beneficial genetics might mask the symptoms leaving you more prone to suffering adverse events the older you are.

2. Proteolytic enzymes. I've found that using these help. I don't ingest them, I make a topical preparation.

3. I cover my cup and my food (makes a big difference).

4. Merv 13 HVAC HEPA Filters. Individual units can't do nearly as much if they aren't part of your home's primary airflow

5. UVC sterilization in HVAC. Kills dust mites that make it through the system. Reduces dust mite populations in your home. Every little bit helps.

6. Tile and hardwood don't hold dust as carpet does and is easy to clean.

7. Natural leather furniture can be readily cleaned and won't hold dust.

8. Skincare is important, Dust mites live on you and eat your dead skin.

9. No animals, don't sit on furniture where animals sit.

10. Anti-histamines are known to lead to accelerated dementia and Alzheimer's, the probable mechanism of which would likely occur from anything which lowers sex hormones, neurosteroids, or their shared precursors with the exception of some anti depressants?. Anything known to fall short of leading to accelerated dementia etc. will still affect cognitive performance to some extent, possibly slowly leading to depression or accelerated cognitive aging.

11. No gaming, game systems, or high performance computers, such devices produce and move more dust.

12. Wear dust masks, and when doing so use moisturizer to make them stick to your face better. It'll get old, but try it for a week and see what life is like so you know what your goal should be and how effective the things you're doing really are compared to dust free living.

13. Don't have stuff that isn't covered, no open storages areas, only stuff like totes, drawers, and cabinets with flat faces.

 

There are asthma and allergies non profits which recommend putting your sheets in the freezer every morning, only having others clean for you, and other such things. But I think moving sheets around just stirs up dust, so I just spray mine down with enzymes.