You have probably had this happen many times. Sniffles, sneezing and annoying coughs may leave you feeling under the weather. Normally this happens at the same time every year. If this sounds familiar to you, then you more than likely have allergies. This type of allergy can be frustrating to deal with, but there is help out there and the tips below will show you how.
You may want to crack open your windows when it is nice outside. But, doing so could exacerbate your allergies. Air conditioners with HEPA filters will help remove allergens from indoor air. It might not be as fresh as fresh air, but your breathing will improve.
Dust Mites
Test out allergy medicine at home before going anywhere. Many antihistamines can cause people to feel drowsy and inhibit their different reflexes. Even if the box doesn’t say it may cause drowsiness, test them at home where you can relax before driving while taking them.
Allergen that can’t be avoided is dust mites. As the name implies, mites love to burrow in your mattress and pillows, feasting on your discarded skin cells! This is a very disgusting state of affairs! In order to manage this problem, use zippered pillow cases and mattress covers. Be sure to wash your bedding weekly in hot water to kill off dust mites.
Are you aware that your allergic reaction may be caused by your body? Seriously – this is not a joke! Throughout the day, pollen and dust particles adhere to your clothes, hair and skin. By day’s end, particularly when you climb into bed, such material has the ability to disrupt your breathing. A solution is to shower prior to bed and put on clean clothes before retiring for the night!
If you exercise when the levels of pollen are high, make sure to do it in early morning or late at night. Not only is the weather usually better for you to exercise more effectively, but the pollen is also at its lowest levels.
People are more sensitive to particular allergens at different stages of life. A child’s first exposure to potential allergens comes in the form of different foods. For this reason, food allergies tend to be the most common type of allergy in babies. As a child grows up, he continues to be exposed to new foods, and may also pick up pollen allergies once he starts spending more time playing outdoors. If you child starts to show allergic symptoms to spores or pollen, do not rule out the possibility of him not having an allergy due to him not displaying symptoms related to a non-food allergy.
Think about removing carpet from your home. Carpet is infamous for dead dust mites, pollen and dust. If you have carpeting that is wall-to-wall, you may wish to switch to laminate, tile or wood floors. You will see a drastic decrease in the allergens. If new flooring is not currently an option, at least try to vacuum your carpets once daily.
In the Western US olive trees are something that people often use to landscape with. However, they are not the best choice if you have allergies due to their high pollen count. Educating yourself about this tree can allow you to enjoy it in your surroundings, while still forming a plan of attack against your allergies. Using a garden hose to saturate these trees for a minute or so daily can decrease the amount of pollen in the air.
Now that you’ve been given advice, use it! You do not have to endure constant sneezing and sniffing that frustrates you every year. Take heart knowing that you can live a comfortable, happy life free and clear of allergy symptoms. Put the tips from the article above to good use.
Make sure you ventilate your bathroom thoroughly so mold doesn’t build. Moist, warm temperatures create a breeding ground for these common allergens. Hang wet washcloths and towels on bars and turn on the fan after you’ve showered. If your house is not equipped with a fan, open a window to get some air moving.