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New carpet doesn't cause Allergies, per se, but it definitely can make them worse. New carpet does a lot of "off-gassing" - which means letting off chemicals. Since carpeting can contain as many as 130 different chemicals, many of them cancer-causing, you will be exposed to a lot of chemicals in the air while the carpet is new.
Allergies are caused by organic materials: plant pollen, pet hair, the droppings of dust mites, mold, feathers, fur, etc. If you have allergies to organic materials, your immune system only has so much tolerance for them - it's a bucket that can run over.
If your immune system's bucket is near full, and then you are exposed to chemicals that are also irritating (but not "allergens" in the way that physicians define them), you're going to react. The chemicals - off gassing materials from carpeting, a new car, new paint, cigarette smoke, etc. - will cause a big reaction, and you will be miserable.
The reaction can vary. It might be an asthmatic gasping for air, or a headache, or hives, or sneezing and watery eyes. All of these are allergic responses.
If you'd like to know more about carpeting and allergies, I invite you to view my blog at http://nicolettet.wordpress.com or my website's special allergy page at http://www.toussaintimages.com/SpecialNeeds.html. (I am an interior design who specializes in interiors designed to be non-toxic and disability-friendly.)
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Can new carpet cause runny eye in cat?
yes; allergies...
Is nylon carpet better for allergies?
Is nylon carpet better for allergies
Is carpet bad for children with allergies?
I guess it depends on the carpet type and how dirty it is. What allergies does your child have? I would keep the carpet clean as well as the rest of the house because I know dust particles can trigger allergies and asthma. Carpet isn't bad for kids with allergies, no, but it can be if it's dirty and dusty.
What to take for allergies that cause acne?
Allergies do not cause acne
Is popcorn a cause of allergies?
Is popcorn a cause of allergies?yes
What is louder classroom with tile or carpet?
Tile is louder, but cleaner. I have taught with both. The carpet collects dust and debris which can trigger allergies.
Do allergies commonly cause fever as a symptom"?
No, allergies do not commonly cause fever as a symptom.
Does goldenrod cause allergies in individuals?
Yes, goldenrod pollen can cause allergies in some individuals.
Can allergies cause fever in some individuals"?
Yes, allergies can sometimes cause a fever in certain individuals.
Do braces can cause nickel allergies?
braces don't cause nickel allergies, they just engrave your inside of the mouth.
Can allergies cause seizures in dogs?
Yes a dog can have seizures from allergies
Do allergies cause fevers in individuals?
Allergies do not typically cause fevers in individuals. Fever is more commonly associated with infections or other medical conditions, rather than allergies.
