Air Sampling
Home Air Testing with Lab Verified results
Accurate allergy care begins with understanding what you are actually breathing. Air sampling with PollyKit provides location specific data on airborne pollen, mold spores, and other particles present in your home or outdoor environment. By measuring real exposure rather than relying solely on regional reports, we can make more precise treatment decisions and improve long term allergy control.
Location Specific Data for More Precise Allergy Care
For years, allergy treatment decisions have relied heavily on public pollen reports. While helpful, these reports are typically based on limited collection sites, historical averages, and broad regional data. In Arizona, a single primary collection station has often represented conditions for an entire metropolitan area. This approach does not account for neighborhood level variation, microclimates, or indoor air quality.
After observing inconsistencies between reported pollen counts and patient symptoms, Lindsey began investigating further. She developed a practical, affordable home air sampling system to measure what patients were actually breathing in their own environments. The findings were significant. Samples collected just a few miles apart on the same day revealed markedly different pollen and mold concentrations. This helped explain why some patients did not respond as expected to standard treatment protocols based solely on regional data.
How Air Sampling With Pollykit Works?
1. Hang Outdoors or Indoors
Hang your Polly Spinner in any room or outside (48 hours recommended)
2. Mail It Back
Mail it back in the included prepaid envelope
3. Get Your Report
We analyze pollen, mold, and other particles under the microscope and upload your report online
Data Driven Allergy Care with a Personal Perspective
The founder of Carefree Allergy and PollyKit, Lindsey Forstie, FNP, knows from personal experience what it is like to live with respiratory difficulties, which is why she prioritizes identifying the true drivers of inflammation rather than relying solely on generalized reports or assumptions.
Her development of location specific air sampling with PollyKit reflects that commitment. By evaluating real world indoor and outdoor exposures, Lindsey is able to tailor environmental recommendations and immunotherapy plans with greater accuracy. This data driven, individualized approach helps patients achieve better symptom control, improved treatment outcomes, and greater confidence in their care.
Board-Certified Provider
Licensed in Arizona
10+ Years Experience
Telehealth Statewide
The Role of Indoor Allergens in Allergy Control
Indoor allergens play a significant role in persistent, year round allergy symptoms. In many homes, airborne mold spores, dust mites, and other particles contribute to ongoing nasal congestion, coughing, sinus pressure, and asthma instability. Because these exposures occur daily and often go unnoticed, they can sustain inflammation even when outdoor pollen levels are low.
Identifying indoor allergen density allows for more targeted treatment decisions. When specific triggers such as mold or dust mites are confirmed, environmental modifications, medication adjustments, and immunotherapy can be tailored more precisely. Addressing indoor exposure is often a critical step in achieving consistent symptom control and improving long term treatment outcomes.
Beyond Pollen: The Mold Component
In our PollyKit samples we can frequently detect elevated airborne mold spores. That happens to be the case particularly in homes where multiple family members have persistent allergy type symptoms despite only mild or moderate findings on standard testing. Indoor air sampling provides clarity in cases where traditional evaluation does not fully explain ongoing symptoms.
PollyKit is designed for both indoor and outdoor sampling and can detect:
- Airborne pollen from trees, grasses, and weeds
- Airborne mold spores
- Dust mites and other airborne particles
Each sample is evaluated for particle density and reported in a clear, clinically useful format. This allows for more informed environmental recommendations and more precise adjustments to allergy treatment plans.
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What Our Patients Say
Real stories from real people who found relief
SMSarah Mitchell
Arizona
Seasonal Allergies
★★★★★
After years of struggling with allergies, I finally found relief! The allergy drops are so convenient, and I’m no longer dependent on daily medications.
JRJames Rodriguez
Arizona
Food Allergies
★★★★★
The testing was quick and thorough. Knowing exactly what I’m allergic to has completely changed how I manage my symptoms. Highly recommend!
ECEmily Chen
Arizona
Asthma & Allergies
★★★★★
Lindsey is amazing! She took the time to understand my unique situation and created a treatment plan that actually works. I can breathe easy again!
Common Questions
Can my dog worsen my environmental allergies?
Yes. Dog allergens can add to the overall allergic burden in someone who already has environmental allergies such as pollen or dust sensitivity. Combined exposure may increase nasal congestion, coughing, or asthma symptoms.
What are common animal or pet allergy symptoms?
Common symptoms include sneezing, nasal congestion, runny nose, itchy or watery eyes, coughing, itchy skin, hives, and worsening asthma symptoms such as wheezing or shortness of breath.
Are there hypoallergenic pets?
No pet is truly hypoallergenic. Some breeds may shed less, but allergens are found in dander, saliva, and skin proteins, not just fur. Even so-called hypoallergenic breeds can trigger symptoms in sensitive individuals.
What treatments are available for a pet allergy?
Treatment may include environmental control measures, allergy medications such as antihistamines or nasal sprays, asthma management when needed, and in some cases immunotherapy to reduce long-term sensitivity.
If I want to keep my pet, can I take steps to reduce my pet allergy?
Yes. Keeping pets out of the bedroom, using HEPA air filtration, frequent cleaning, bathing dogs regularly, and washing hands after contact can help reduce allergen exposure and improve symptom control.
Can pet allergies be prevented?
There is no guaranteed way to prevent pet allergies. However, early evaluation of symptoms and proper management can reduce inflammation, improve asthma control, and limit long-term complications.
Can I go horseback riding if I’m allergic to horses?
In many cases, yes, but precautions may be necessary. Horse allergens are found in dander, hair, and stable environments, and exposure can trigger nasal symptoms or asthma. Pre-treatment with allergy medication, limiting time in enclosed stables, wearing protective clothing, and showering after riding may help reduce reactions. If asthma symptoms occur, proper evaluation and management are important before continuing regular exposure.