Did you know that true food allergies are infrequent but a serious problem? An allergy activates the immune system and often causes skin rashes, vomiting or breathing problems within 10 - 45 minutes. More common than food allergies are food intolerances. They cause digestive symptoms, such as gas, bloating, diarrhea or skin rash. Although most children lose their sensitivity to milk and eggs by age 3, food allergies involving peanuts, fish, shellfish and tree nuts can last a lifetime. Both allergies and intolerances can run in families.
Put your child's favorite stuffed toy in your freezer during the day to kill dust mites.
Leave a room that was just dusted or vacuumed for at least three hours to allow airborne dust to resettle.
Run your range fan while cooking to lower humidity and remove fumes and odors. If the fan is not vented outside, you can open the kitchen window when cooking.
Remember to empty the drip pan under your refrigerator regularly. The combination of food particles and standing water is irresistible to mold.
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