{"id":57354,"date":"2023-02-28T09:30:01","date_gmt":"2023-02-28T14:30:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/?p=57354"},"modified":"2026-02-02T21:03:40","modified_gmt":"2026-02-03T02:03:40","slug":"in-home-allergies","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/in-home-allergies\/","title":{"rendered":"How to reduce allergies in your home"},"content":{"rendered":"

Allergies affect more than <\/span>50 million<\/span> Americans. While some people experience allergies seasonally, others experience them year-round\u2014this is known as <\/span>perennial allergic rhinitis<\/span><\/a> (aka indoor allergies). If you\u2019re one of them, you might be sick of living with allergy symptoms in your own home.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cAllergies are a condition in which the immune system reacts abnormally to a foreign substance,\u201d explains <\/span>David Henry Hiltzik, MD<\/span>, the interim chair of otolaryngology at Northwell Health\u2019s Staten Island University Hospital in New York.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Typically, these substances are harmless to most people but trigger the immune system to release chemicals like histamines, leading to allergy symptoms, in those prone to allergies. \u201cIndoor and outdoor allergies are similar in the reactions they provoke in the body, but it is thought that indoor allergies can be more severe and harmful,\u201d Dr. Hiltzik<\/a> says.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Although the symptoms may present the same, indoor allergies have different triggers and causes than seasonal allergies. Here\u2019s what you need to know about what allergy triggers may be present in your home and what you can do about it.<\/span><\/p>\n

Causes and common symptoms of indoor allergies<\/span><\/h2>\n

Outdoor pollen is a primary cause of seasonal allergies, but indoor allergies are caused by airborne allergens in your own home. This is why retreating inside doesn\u2019t always help allergy symptoms subside. Identifying what <\/span>causes allergies<\/span><\/a> and their triggers can help you take the necessary steps to address them.<\/span><\/p>\n

Indoor allergies have three main causes: dust mites, pet dander, and mold, explains allergist <\/span>Shyam Joshi, MD<\/span><\/a>, an assistant professor of medicine at Oregon Health & Science University and chief medical officer of <\/span>Nectar<\/span><\/a> in Portland, Oregon. Cockroaches can also bring allergens into the home, per the <\/span>American Academy of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology<\/span><\/a> (AAAAI).<\/span><\/p>\n

If you experience any of the following common symptoms, they could be chalked up to allergens in the home, namely dust mites, according to the <\/span>Mayo Clinic<\/span><\/a>:<\/span><\/p>\n