About Me

Learning About Diabetes Diagnosis, Treatment and Research

Welcome to my site, my name is Jess Indaja. I was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes after struggling with my weight throughout my teen years and adulthood. My doctor informed me about all of the dangers associated with my diet and exercise habits. I was encouraged to change the way I ate and moved in an effort to reverse my blood sugar problem. I made the changes, but still struggle with controlling my blood sugar. After going through this trying situation, I decided to make a site that may help others with problems associated with type 2 diabetes. I will discuss diagnostic procedures, treatments and medical research concerning this disease. I hope you visit often and learn all you can to control your type 2 diabetes or help others with this condition.

Learning About Diabetes Diagnosis, Treatment and Research

4 Changes To Your Home & Schedule That Will Help Ease Your Child's Seasonal Allergies

by Carla Hudson

If your child suffers from allergies, you can help ease your child's symptoms by changing up your routine, being mindful of the air inside of your house, and changing up your cleaning routine.

Keep Your Little One Inside

As tempting as it can be to play outside for hours on end when it is nice outside, if your child has seasonal allergies, that is the last place that your child should be. Check your local weather forecast before you plan your day. If the pollen count is high that day, make sure that you plan activities that your child could enjoy without going outdoors.

If you do have to go outside with your child when the pollen count is high, try to avoid taking your kid out during the mid-morning as well as early evening; those tend to be the times of day when the pollen count hits its highest point. Also, avoid any time when the wind is really active as well. If you do go outside when the pollen count is high, make sure that you change your child's clothing when you get back inside so that you don't track unnecessary pollen into your home.

When the pollen count in your area is low, schedule some extra outdoor time for your child.

Close Your Home Up

When the pollen count is high, you need to make sure that you are not letting pollen into your home. Keep your windows and doors shut, and avoid airing out the house on days with high pollen count. If you need fresh air, turn on your central heating and cooling system. Make sure that your central heating and cooling system is equipped with a high-quality filter, such as a HEPA filter, that will filter out the pollen and other particulates that could irritate your child.

Add Some Moisture

When your child is suffering from seasonal allergies, it can be difficult for them to breathe easily. You can make it a little easier for your child to breathe by regulating the humidity levels in your home. You can easily purchase a temperature and humidity monitor at your local home improvement store. If you notice that your humidity monitor is showing that the air in your home is dry, turn on a humidifier. A humidifier will add moisture back into the air and make it a little easier for your little one to breathe.

Change Your Cleaning Schedule

During the time of year when your child suffers from seasonal allergies, you need to change up your cleaning schedule so you can reduce your child's exposure to their allergens. Try to vacuum, sweep, and mop all the areas of your home that your child uses on a daily basis and the area they they don't use as often every couple of days during allergy season. Make sure that you vacuum off all the furniture that they use as well. Try to wipe down the area where your child plays and dust them on a daily basis as well. Additionally, wash your child's sheets and blankets more frequently than you normally do.

Being a little extra vigilant with cleaning can make your home a more pleasant place and a better respite for your child when they are suffering from seasonal allergies. For more information, contact local professionals like Harvey Harold E II MD PLLC.

Share