{"id":2569,"date":"2022-03-01T17:17:00","date_gmt":"2022-03-01T22:17:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/entfortwayne.com\/?p=2569"},"modified":"2022-02-22T17:20:32","modified_gmt":"2022-02-22T22:20:32","slug":"could-you-be-allergic-to-cockroaches","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/entfortwayne.com\/could-you-be-allergic-to-cockroaches\/","title":{"rendered":"Could You Be Allergic to Cockroaches?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Not only do they give you the willies, but cockroaches can also cause serious health problems. The saliva, feces and shedding body parts from cockroaches trigger allergies and asthma for many Americans, especially children. In fact, up to 60% of people who live in cities are allergic to cockroaches, which are found in an estimated <a href=\"https:\/\/acaai.org\/allergies\/types\/cockroach-allergy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">78 to 98% of urban homes<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"what-are-the-symptoms\">What Are the Symptoms?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Symptoms of such an allergy can include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>A chronically stuffy nose<\/li><li>Frequent ear and sinus infections<\/li><li>Itchy eyes and nose<\/li><li>Cough that doesn\u2019t improve<\/li><li>Shortness of breath, wheezing, rashes and chest tightness<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>While these symptoms can appear with seasonal allergies, cockroach allergy symptoms will be chronic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"how-can-an-allergist-help\">How Can An Allergist Help?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You should see an allergist for a skin test to confirm a cockroach allergy. A skin test involves applying a diluted allergen to the surface of your skin, waiting about 15 minutes, then observing to see if there\u2019s a reaction such as a raised, red and itchy bump. If a reaction develops, your doctor may recommend or prescribe allergy medications or allergy shots. Allergy shots will help your body become less sensitive to specific allergens such as cockroaches.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"what-else-can-you-do\">What Else Can You Do?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition to treating your cockroach allergy with medication, you should also remove anything in your house that invites these little critters to stay with you to make your home a cockroach-free environment. Cockroach prevention includes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Keeping the kitchen clean and free of open food. This will cut off their food source.<\/li><li>Vacuum regularly. A vacuum with a HEPA filter will remove cockroach allergens and things they eat such as human and pet dander.<\/li><li>Fix any water leaks. These give cockroaches access to water.<\/li><li>Avoid piles of dishes, newspapers and laundry, as these will all attract cockroaches.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Since cockroaches are very good at hiding, you may need to seek the assistance of a professional pest remover. They can help you kick the pests out of your home for good.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To learn more about allergies, contact us today.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Not only do they give you the willies, but cockroaches can also cause serious health problems. The saliva, feces and shedding body parts from cockroaches trigger allergies and asthma for many Americans, especially children. 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