17 Home Remedies To Treat Dust Allergy: Causes, Symptoms, And Prevention Tips

(a) Eucalyptus Essential Oil

Eucalyptus essential oil was shown to have high activity against house dust mites. Its constituents act as ecofriendly biodegradable agents for the control of house dust mites (4).

You Will Need

3-4 drops of eucalyptus essential oil

What You Have To Do

Add a few drops of eucalyptus essential oil to a diffuser and inhale its vapors.

How Often You Should Do This

Do this 1-2 times daily.

(B) Lavender Essential Oil

Lavender oil has anti-inflammatory and analgesicⁱ  XA type of pain reliever or painkilling drug used to relieve different degrees of pain ranging from headaches to joint pain. properties (5), (6). It can also help you sleep better with its sedative nature (7). This may help manage the symptoms of dust allergy. 

You Will Need

2-3 drops of lavender essential oil

What You Have To Do

Put a few drops of lavender oil in your diffuser and inhale its vapors.

How Often You Should Do This

Do this once daily. 

2. Local Honey

Local and raw honey often contains small amounts of local pollen, which is believed to help with dust allergies. This is mainly useful for those who have seasonal allergies as regular consumption of small amounts of pollen via raw honey may make an individual less sensitive to it over time (8). 

You Will Need

2 teaspoons of raw honey

What You Have To Do

Consume two teaspoons of raw honey.

How Often You Should Do This

Do this 2 times daily. 

3. Dehumidifier

Dehumidifiers are devices that pull moisture out of the air, drying it out, thereby keeping mold triggers at bay (9). Dust allergy is often caused by dust mites and molds, both of which thrive in humid conditions. Hence, a dehumidifier is your best bet to relieve dust allergy and its symptoms. 

4. Air Filter

Air filters also play a major role in filtering and purifying the air around you. Studies show how these filters, especially those available today with advanced technologies, can improve indoor air quality (10). The finer the sieve of the filter, the smaller the particles it can trap. Using air filters can also help ease allergic respiratory diseases (11). 

5. Apple Cider Vinegar

The anti-inflammatory properties of apple cider vinegar, along with its expectorantⁱ  XA type of cough medicine that helps get rid of phlegm in the air passageways and clears congestion. nature, can help in treating dust allergy and the accompanying cold-like symptoms. ACV also has antimicrobial properties that can prevent aggravation of the allergy (12). It is a natural substitute for the store-bought antihistamines used for treating dust allergies. However, there is no scientific evidence to prove this effect. 

You Will Need

• 2 teaspoons of apple cider vinegar
• 1 glass of warm water
• Honey (optional)

What You Have To Do

1. Add two teaspoons of apple cider vinegar to a glass of warm water and mix well.
2. You can also add a little honey for flavor.
3. Consume this solution.

How Often You Should Do This

Drink this solution 2-3 times daily. 

6. Turmeric

This golden spice is one of the best natural remedies for treating dust allergy. Turmeric contains an active constituent called curcumin that acts as a natural decongestant. It also acts as a natural antihistamine, i.e., it reduces the release of histamines in the body, which can otherwise trigger allergy (13). Additionally, turmeric also has anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties that can prevent your allergy from turning into an infection (14).

You Will Need

• 1/2 teaspoon of turmeric
• 1 cup of milk
• A pinch of pepper
• Honey (optional)

What You Have To Do

1. Add half a teaspoon of turmeric to a cup of milk.
2. Bring this just short of boiling in a saucepan. The boiled milk will curdle.
3. Add honey and allow the milk to cool.
4. Drink this mixture.

How Often You Should Do This

Do this at least 2 times daily.

7. Aloe Vera

Aloe vera has natural anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties (15), (16). It can help treat the swelling and pain caused by dust allergies. However, there are no scientific studies supporting its effect on dust allergy.

You Will Need

1/4 cup of aloe vera juice

What You Have To Do

Drink one-fourth cup of aloe vera juice.

How Often You Should Do This

Do this 2 times daily. 

8. Neti Pot

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