No one wants to be beset by coughing, sneezing, breathing difficulties and a feeling of general malaise; although unfortunately nowadays it seems that more and more people every year are being affected by allergies. Although animal-based allergies are very common, the most common at present are allergic reactions caused by dust mites and their droppings. Living inside of our … [Read more...]
Snail allergy cross reaction with dust mite allergy
This is Keene's story about having a very rare allergy to snails which might have something to do with the very common allergy he also has to dust mites. Allergy to house dust mites is fairly well known but could there possibly be any connection between that and the slimy molluscs he also has to avoid? Keene has had one anaphylactic reaction to snails, in Holland while on … [Read more...]
Surviving house renovations with a dust allergy
Living through household renovations is exciting, a massive challenge and also very hard work. The final finished product will be amazing, but by the time it is finished I think I will just want to have a massive clean up and curl up in a ball and sleep! It's soul destroying for a number of reasons... mainly the amount of dust and the fact both me and my husband have a dust … [Read more...]