Like anyone with an allergy, the living environment can play a significant role in causing flare-ups. If your child suffers from eczema, then you will need to extra vigilant with cleaning. Here are a number of precautions you will need to take in your home:
- Eliminate tobacco from places visited by eczema patients.
- Eliminate dust as much as possible by using a vacuum cleaner with HEPA filter
- Combat dust mites by regularly treating bedding, carpets, armchairs, soft toys, curtains, draperies, etc. with anti-dust mite products.
- Limit the number of soft toys and wash them frequently.
- Avoid pets with fur and feathers.
- Do no overheat room (˂19⁰C) in order to avoid sweating.
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Regularly air rooms in winter and summer.
- Avoid humid rooms with areas of mould.
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