Ease Allergies: Dos & Don'ts
Are you sniffling and sneezing your way through spring? If you suffer from seasonal allergies, these dos and don'ts will help keep you away from the tissue box.
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Young woman holding tissue to nose outdoorsDO keep windows closed at night to prevent pollens or molds from drifting into your home. Instead, if needed, use air conditioning, which cleans, cools, and dries the air.
DO minimize early morning activity when pollen is usually emitted-between 5-10 a.m.
DO keep your car windows closed when traveling.
DO try to stay indoors when the pollen count or humidity is reported to be high, and on windy days when dust and pollen are blown about.
DO take a vacation during the height of the pollen season to a more pollen-free area, such as the beach or sea.
DO take medications prescribed by your allergist/immunologist regularly, in the recommended dosage.
DON'T take more medication than recommended in an attempt to lessen your symptoms.
DON'T mow lawns or be around freshly cut grass; mowing stirs up pollens and molds.
DON'T rake leaves, as this also stirs up molds.
DON'T hang sheets or clothing out to dry. Pollens and molds may collect in them.
DON'T grow too many, or overwater, indoor plants if you are allergic to mold. Wet soil encourages mold growth.
Be sure to see an allergist/immunologist for treatment options and more information on pollens and molds in your area.
The following tips are provided by the Public Education Committee of the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology.
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