I have had allergies for as long as I can remember. Horrible allergies to dust, which is almost impossible to escape at home or at work.One thing that an allergist recommended to me years ago was to encase my bedding in protective covers. I have my mattress and box spring encased, as well as my pillows. I also wash my bedding in HOT water to kill any dust mites.
We spend so much of our lives in bed (hopefully getting a good night's sleep). And I really think that encasing my mattress and pillows helps keep those pesky mites at bay.
In fact, when I travel I can tell the difference. I wake us stuffy, especially if I have forgotten to bring my own pillow!
The Aller-Ease website provides a lot of good information on how protective bedding can help allergy and asthma sufferers, including answers from Dr. Clifford W. Bassett.
Here's a quick video of Dr. Basset talking about indoor allergies:
Aller-Ease is a complete line of protective casings for mattresses, pillows, and pillow cases. You can choose from original, deluxe, cotton, and microfiber.
Aller-Ease products are available at many retail stores including Target, Kohl's, Bed Bath and Beyond, and Amazon, to name a few.
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This was written by Leighann who can be read at Soy is the New Black where you might hear her sneezing from dust allergies...but not while in her bed!
