
While many people eagerly anticipate spring, others with severe allergies have learned to dread the season. If you are like many others who suffer from allergies, you may be able to find relief with some of the following tips.
Shower and wash hair before going to sleep. Pollen, dust, and mold spores can sit on your hair as well as on top of your skin, which can encourage allergies in your sleep. Washing these allergens off doesn’t take long, but it can have a huge effect on your comfort level.
If you have to have a pet make sure they do not have a lot of fur. All animals carry some allergens, but long-haired animals are especially bad about this. In order to ameliorate the effects of animals, never sleep in the same bed with your pets.
You should consider replacing your carpeting if you have allergies. Carpet is one of the most notorious places for dust, pollen and dead dust mites to gather. If you have the money, think about switching over to tile, laminate or wood floors instead of wall-to-wall carpeting. That will create a major difference in the number of allergens you breathe in every day. If getting rid of your carpet isn’t feasible, vacuum daily instead.
Keep yourself hydrated if you want to alleviate bronchial allergy symptoms. Your mucosal membranes can become irritated if you aren’t getting enough water. When the bronchial mucosa lack hydration, the mucus that is produced is very thick and difficult to expel.
Keep searching for a good allergy treatment, even if nothing has worked yet. In addition to oral medications, there are many other forms that can offer a reprieve from your allergic symptoms. For example, you may consider over-the-counter nasal saline sprays, allergy eye drops or prescription alternatives, like nasal steroids and leukotriene blockers.
Keep your windows closed, and use your air conditioner with HEPA filter to keep the air in your home clean. Anytime windows are open, pollen can start wreaking havoc on your health because of the allergens you let in. You will also want to check and clean the filters in your vents and air conditioner to prevent allergens too.
If your child is allergic to certain foods, you should always pack safe snacks and treats while traveling; this is especially important if you plan to travel overseas. When you are in an unfamiliar place, it can sometimes be difficult to find or read nutrition labels and ingredients – making it much easier to accidentally trigger a reaction from common ingredients, such as nuts and soy.
Allergies can be a great burden that can seriously reduce your quality of life. Fortunately, you do not have to suffer in silent. Useful treatments do exist that are able to greatly alleviate your symptoms. So give a few of these tips a try and find your relief.