Micaela Diaz often feels like there is no escaping her allergies.

The 28-year-old from Brisbane/Meanjin suffers from seasonal hay fever and a dust-mite allergy.

"It's incredibly debilitating," Micaela says.

"When it's really bad, I get swelling of my face and my eyes."

She says staying on top of cleaning at home and taking preventative measures on high pollen days can help her symptoms.

Here's what experts recommend to decrease dust and pollen in your home this allergy season.

Is it a dust mite, pet allergy or seasonal hay fever?

Understanding what is causing your symptoms is the first step, according to Adjunct Associate Professor Joy Lee, a researcher from the National Allergy Centre of Excellence in Melbourne/Naarm.

" Because you don't want to go and make huge changes to your h

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