Same here, both me and kids, it is such an annoying allergy because there is so much overlap, basically anything that causes dust can be a thing:/
Biggest is to not rewear clothes, have outerwear that can be washed (I air it out on hangers in the garage but wash in pollen season) shower at night before bed, keep up with clean washable bedding like quilts not fluffy (I keep 2 sets bedding for easy swapping), cover sheets with topper during the day to prevent dust settling on bedding, bad pollen I use a giant extra sheet to cover the bed. I get super red and itchy with dust kickup and need to shower immediately so you might want to clean when your child is out of the house. Fans can be a menace, try to keep stuff from blowing into the face. There are times of day to air out the house and times not to for dust buildup. The dollar store has great wand dusters, a damp washcloth pulled over a swifter is great for floors and you can just wash it. Might notice fragrance sensitivities too with this so I like the Bona unscented floor mop, I can wash and dust at once
Be careful with medications that can mess with mood, the singulair has been tied to some nasty stuff, Allegra was much better with behavior, research every medicine closely ask the Dr and watch your kid. I noticed prednisone behavior issues kicked in on day 3 so that's when I would keep the kids home... sigh, lots of apples fruit and waters keep weight steady. I kept inhalers all over the place and in sports bags with a note for coaches, during flares even a nebulizer was manageable with 7 am, 3pm & 11 pm where I would go in to the nurse to administer right before dismissal so they could do sports.
One of the biggest things to trigger the dust was when the corn would be harvested in the fall so I would start the medicine as soon as I saw the tractors and would tell the kids to watch on the bus too. Teachers would open the windows during bad pollen so I had the kids tell me and would start up the Allegra. Also had issues in the Feb thaw, if you watch pollen. com outside temps and all you'll see patterns and be able to get ahead of it.
This mentions dust mites
https://www.cdc.gov/asthma/triggers.html
Dust Mites
Dust mites are microscopic bugs that are in many homes. If you have asthma and are allergic to dust mites, they can trigger an asthma attack. To prevent attacks:
- Use allergen-proof mattress and pillowcase covers to make a barrier between dust mites and yourself.
- Don’t use down-filled pillows, quilts, or comforters.
- Wash your bedding weekly and dry it completely.
- Vacuum carpets, area rugs, and floors regularly using a vacuum equipped with a HEPA filter.
- Keep relative humidity levels in the home low, around 30- 50%.
**Pollen count info is important too simply because pollen makes things dusty, this is useful for timing when you might not want to open windows
https://www.zyrtec.com/allergy-guide/outdoors/best-times-low-pollen-count
Highest and Lowest?
The amount of pollen in the air varies from day to day, as well as throughout the day. Planning your outdoor activities for times when the pollen count usually drops may help minimize hay fever symptoms.
When Is The Pollen Count High?
Pollen counts usually rise in the morning, and reach their peak by midday or early afternoon. This is the time of day that allergies are often the worst, since there is a high concentration of pollen in the air.
The release of pollen also depends on the species of plant or tree – so if you’re allergic to a certain type of pollen, you may notice symptoms peak at different times.
If the worst time of day for your allergies changes, you might want to speak to your doctor in case a different type of pollen or another allergen is the source.
When Is The Pollen Count Low?
On an average day, pollen counts rise during the morning, peak about midday, and then gradually fall. So the lowest pollen counts are usually before dawn and in the late afternoon to early evening. But this is all relative – if the pollen count is very high, a moderate decrease later in the day may still leave a high concentration of pollen in the air.
Pollen levels are lower overall at nights, but in certain conditions the effects of pollen can feel more intense – when this is the case, your sleep might be affected6. Cooler night-time conditions can also cause pollen to descend to ground or second-story level7.
Knowing the most likely times for a low pollen count ensures you can better plan your days during hay fever season.
Its a lot at first but you get used to it, good luck