How To Prepare For Allergy Season

​Seasonal allergies, also called hayfever and allergic rhinitis, happen during certain times of the year, especially during spring when pollen is all over the place. It includes fatigue, coughing, post-nasal drip, itchy eyes, nose, and throat. Read this guide below on how to prepare for allergy season. 

Preparing For Allergy Season
Seasonal allergies can be miserable, but there are ways to lessen the pain of these symptoms. Learn the ways by reading the guide below:

1. Stay away from things that may trigger your allergy 
Here are some tips to keep yourself away from allergens:

• Stay at home if possible. Dry air has a high possibility of triggering your allergy. 
• Avoid Gardening. Grass and trees may trigger your allergy.
• Wear a mask if you need to go out.

2. Keep your house clean at all times 
If you have seasonal allergies,  it is always important to keep your house clean. These suggestions may help:

• Clean all your air conditioners and fans regularly.
• If you have, use humidifiers to keep the air moist.
• Look for dust accumulation and clean regularly.
• Use air purifiers

3. Try using medicines 
Some medicines help ease the pain of symptoms. Here is some medicine that can help:

• Antihistamines can help relieve sneezing, itchy nose, and watery eyes.
• Nasal Sprays like Cromolyn and corticosteroids are most recommended because they can block the release of the immune system.
• Oral decongestants can provide temporary relief from nasal stuffiness.

4. Rinse your nasal passages 
Rinsing your nasal passages flushes out allergens from your nose. Saline solution can be used in cleaning and is very effective in cleaning your nasal passage. It can be bought or made at home using water, baking soda, and salt.

When the guide above is not enough…
For some people, the guide above is enough to ease their symptoms. But when the allergy is still bothersome after following this guide, alternative treatments can relieve and ease the symptoms. Let your healthcare provider help or take allergy shots, which can help ease the symptoms.

Takeaway
Being prepared and ready for seasonal allergies is one thing a person needs to remember. Stay indoors, avoid doing garden chores, always keep the house clean, and clean or rinse your sinuses. These guides must always be kept and followed. If it is not enough, health care providers or allergy shots can help ease the symptoms of allergies.

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