Hotel rooms are full of allergens, such as mold, dust mites, and animal dander that can cause allergic rhinitis and trigger asthma. Hotel rooms can also contain irritants such as cigarette smoke or chemical fumes from cleaners or carpeting that can make allergy symptoms worse.
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Prioritize good indoor air quality – Indoor air pollutants lead to poor indoor air quality (IAQ) and can aggravate allergy symptoms. These pollutants may include pollen, dust, cigarette smoke and pet dander.
Hotel carpet allergies are not uncommon. In fact, a study by the American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology found that nearly 90% of hotel rooms tested positive for at least one allergen, including dust mites, mold, and pet dander.
Poorly maintained air conditioning systems can carry dust, pollen, bacteria and mould, which when circulated into your hotel room, may impact guests with asthma, allergies or aggravate existing conditions.
Humidify your hotel room— The air-conditioning or heating in your hotel room may aggravate a sore throat. Either carry a travel-sized humidifier or sit for several minutes in a steamy bathroom for symptomatic relief.
Many hotels are implementing air cleaners throughout their facility. If they do have purifiers in the rooms, you are likely to have cleaner, healthier air during your stay.