Allergies oh my

Took Joey to the allergist today. Dr. Rinney recommended this since he has been having so many ear infections. We met Dr. Cleveland this afternoon. We were told that it would be a 2 hour appointment, it sure was. He came in and talked to ask got some simple questions out of the way. He explained to me that with children 6 and older he tests for about 12 common allergens. He first did the back panel which showed nothing. Both Dr. Cleveland and his nurse were shocked. So Dr. Cleveland had him do a bubble test on his arm for dust mites, dogs, and something else. He tested positive for dust mites and dogs. He feels that the dust mites are the worst for him. So we will need to spend about $200 to get dust mite covers for his mattress, box springs, and pillow. His sheets will need to be washed once a week in hot water. Happy (the beloved pound puppy) will need washed in hot water every 3 weeks or put in the freezer every 3 weeks. We need to make sure that his floor is swept everyday. As far as the dogs, they are not allowed in the boys room ever. The dogs will need brushed every other day and washed at least once a week. When he plays with dogs he will need to wash his hands immediately. He also put him on a nasal steroid everyday no matter what. When we travel we have some extra stuff to get if he gets aggravated. He says this is definitely causing the ear infections. He does not feel that he will need shots and that we can treat it with just these few simple things.