Dr. Nabeel Farooqui is an allergist at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center.
Three Common Indoor Allergy Myths Busted:
Allergy Myth #1 - Hypoallergenic Pets
“I often see patients who, because they are allergic to pet dander, thought getting a hypoallergenic pet would be okay. Wrong! …”
Allergy Myth #2 - Bedding
“Another myth is that feather pillows and down comforters cause allergic reactions. This has led to a boom in sales of down alternatives and “anti-allergen” pillows. However, if you test the two types of pillows side by side, this myth is quickly put to rest. _As it turns out, you don’t need to get rid of your feather bedding. It’s more likely that you’re allergic to the dust mites in the bedding rather than the feathers themselves…”
Allergy Myth #3 - Mold
“The third myth I’d like to dispel is about the black mold in your basement, bathrooms and showers. You hear stories all the time about toxic, even fatal reactions due to black mold…”
Maybe I don’t need to be in such a rush to change out bedding? I am sick of the feathers floating around and all the extra dusting! Ha!