{"id":9792,"date":"2024-09-15T18:58:15","date_gmt":"2024-09-15T15:58:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/?p=9792"},"modified":"2026-04-20T18:55:27","modified_gmt":"2026-04-20T15:55:27","slug":"environmental-allergens-that-can-be-detected-and-avoided","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/en\/environmental-allergens-that-can-be-detected-and-avoided\/","title":{"rendered":"Environmental allergens: how to identify and protect yourself"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-start=\"295\" data-end=\"625\"><strong data-start=\"295\" data-end=\"347\">The prevalence of allergic diseases is growing rapidly<\/strong>, and one of the main reasons for this is the influence of environmental factors. Allergens can be everywhere - in the air, in water, in dust and even on clothes. Understanding the sources of allergens and methods for their detection is key to preventing and treating allergic reactions.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"627\" data-end=\"675\"><strong data-start=\"630\" data-end=\"675\">What are environmental allergens?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"677\" data-end=\"897\">Allergens are substances that cause a hypersensitive reaction in the immune system. They are not dangerous for most people, but in sensitive individuals they can provoke allergy symptoms. The main groups of such allergens include:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"899\" data-end=\"1188\">\n<li data-start=\"899\" data-end=\"954\">\n<p data-start=\"901\" data-end=\"954\"><a href=\"https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/en\/pollen-allergy-seasonal-testing-for-the-body\/\"><strong data-start=\"901\" data-end=\"921\">Pollen allergens<\/strong> <\/a>(trees, grasses, weeds)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"955\" data-end=\"988\">\n<p data-start=\"957\" data-end=\"988\"><strong data-start=\"957\" data-end=\"988\"><a href=\"https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/en\/how-is-dust-allergy-treated-and-how-to-deal-with-it\/\">House dust<\/a> and dust mites<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"989\" data-end=\"1017\">\n<p data-start=\"991\" data-end=\"1017\"><strong data-start=\"991\" data-end=\"1017\">Mold and fungal spores<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1018\" data-end=\"1074\">\n<p data-start=\"1020\" data-end=\"1074\"><strong data-start=\"1020\" data-end=\"1048\">Pet allergens<\/strong> (hair, epithelium, saliva)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1075\" data-end=\"1145\">\n<p data-start=\"1077\" data-end=\"1145\"><strong data-start=\"1077\" data-end=\"1107\">Chemicals in the air<\/strong> (ozone, formaldehyde, lead compounds)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1146\" data-end=\"1188\">\n<p data-start=\"1148\" data-end=\"1188\"><strong data-start=\"1148\" data-end=\"1188\">Allergens from contaminated water or soil<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 data-start=\"1190\" data-end=\"1241\"><strong data-start=\"1193\" data-end=\"1241\">Typical symptoms of exposure to environmental allergens<\/strong><\/h2>\n<ul data-start=\"1243\" data-end=\"1430\">\n<li data-start=\"1243\" data-end=\"1279\">\n<p data-start=\"1245\" data-end=\"1279\">Nasal congestion, sneezing, rhinitis<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1280\" data-end=\"1322\">\n<p data-start=\"1282\" data-end=\"1322\">Eye redness, tearing, itching<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1323\" data-end=\"1371\">\n<p data-start=\"1325\" data-end=\"1371\">Cough, shortness of breath, symptoms of bronchial asthma<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1372\" data-end=\"1430\">\n<p data-start=\"1374\" data-end=\"1430\">Skin reactions: rash, itching, <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/en\/atopic-dermatitis-is-understandable-but-it-really-helps\/\"   title=\"Atopic dermatitis: how to understand what it is and what really helps\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\"  data-wpil-monitor-id=\"136\">atopic dermatitis<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-9794\" src=\"https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/wp-content\/themes\/woodmart\/images\/lazy.svg\" data-src=\"https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/11-5.jpg\" alt=\"Skin testing for allergens\" width=\"800\" height=\"560\" srcset=\"\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/11-5.jpg 800w, https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/11-5-150x105.jpg 150w, https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/11-5-600x420.jpg 600w, https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/11-5-300x210.jpg 300w, https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/11-5-768x538.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"1432\" data-end=\"1465\"><strong data-start=\"1435\" data-end=\"1465\">Allergen detection methods<\/strong><\/h2>\n<h3 data-start=\"1467\" data-end=\"1495\"><strong data-start=\"1471\" data-end=\"1495\">1. Skin prick tests<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1497\" data-end=\"1630\">One of the most common methods. Allergen extracts are applied to the skin and the reaction is monitored. The result is known after 15\u201320 minutes.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"1632\" data-end=\"1673\"><strong data-start=\"1636\" data-end=\"1673\">2. <a href=\"https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/en\/price\/?3325_search_1=%D0%B0%D0%BB%D0%B5%D1%80%D0%B3%20IgE&amp;3325_device=laptop&amp;3325_orderby=relevance&amp;3325_paged=1&amp;3325_filtered=true\">Blood test for specific IgE<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1675\" data-end=\"1838\">Suitable for patients with severe allergic reactions in whom skin testing is contraindicated. Allows you to detect reactions to pollen, dust mites, mold, etc.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"1840\" data-end=\"1880\"><strong data-start=\"1844\" data-end=\"1880\">3. Component allergy diagnostics<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1882\" data-end=\"2043\">This is a modern direction that allows you to determine sensitivity to specific allergen molecules (for example, only animal hair proteins, not to all parts of the epidermis).<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"2045\" data-end=\"2088\"><strong data-start=\"2049\" data-end=\"2088\">4. Indoor air testing<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"2090\" data-end=\"2260\">Special filters or sensors capture dust, mold spores, or animal dander. Such methods are especially relevant in schools, hospitals, and homes with poor ventilation.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"2262\" data-end=\"2319\"><strong data-start=\"2265\" data-end=\"2319\">Prevention: how to minimize contact with allergens<\/strong><\/h2>\n<ul data-start=\"2321\" data-end=\"2815\">\n<li data-start=\"2321\" data-end=\"2377\">\n<p data-start=\"2323\" data-end=\"2377\">Use <strong data-start=\"2338\" data-end=\"2375\">air purifiers with HEPA filters<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2378\" data-end=\"2447\">\n<p data-start=\"2380\" data-end=\"2447\">Spend often <strong data-start=\"2396\" data-end=\"2417\">wet cleaning<\/strong> and change of bed linen<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2448\" data-end=\"2534\">\n<p data-start=\"2450\" data-end=\"2534\">Avoid walking during <strong data-start=\"2478\" data-end=\"2508\">peak plant pollination<\/strong> (morning, windy weather)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2535\" data-end=\"2594\">\n<p data-start=\"2537\" data-end=\"2594\">Use <strong data-start=\"2552\" data-end=\"2592\">hypoallergenic household chemicals<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2595\" data-end=\"2688\">\n<p data-start=\"2597\" data-end=\"2688\">Limit your time in damp rooms \u2014 mold becomes active at humidity levels above 60%<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2689\" data-end=\"2815\">\n<p data-start=\"2691\" data-end=\"2815\">Ventilate your home, but avoid opening windows during the flowering period, especially in regions with high levels of allergenic pollen.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"2817\" data-end=\"3052\">Environmental allergens often go unnoticed until symptoms appear. But with modern diagnostic capabilities, they can be identified and controlled, reducing health risks and improving quality of life.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The prevalence of allergic diseases is rapidly increasing, and one of the main reasons for this is the influence of environmental factors. 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