Here in the U.S., most people spend 90% of the time outside, but more than half of Americans suffer from allergies. This is shocking and if you have allergies you know how hard it is to deal with them. The following tips can help you find relief and get your life back, even with allergies.
Shower from head to toe prior to climbing into bed for the evening. You can get a lot of pollen on your hair and skin during the daytime, which can cause an allergic reaction at night. You don’t need to soak in a tub. A fast shower will do the trick.
If you have allergies, and you want a pet, get an animal with short fur. All warm-blooded animals have the potential for causing allergy problems. Those with long hair or copious feathers are the worst! Also, to lessen the amount of pet allergies, never let them cuddle up in your bed.
Are you aware of the fact that your body itself may actually cause allergic episodes? Many times this is true. All throughout the day, your body takes in lots of pollen and dust which can stick to your clothes and hair. When you are winding down your day, these substances can be very problematic for your lungs. Take a shower and don clean pajamas prior to going to bed to prevent issues from developing.
Don’t stop at a couple of allergy treatments just because they haven’t worked for you. Relief may be a box or tablet away. There are other allergy medications available, other than oral medications. A few over-the-counter alternatives include eye drops and nasal sprays, and there are prescriptions such as leukotriene blockers available.
If you keep experiencing the same allergy symptoms, it may be easier to deal with the symptoms rather than avoiding the allergic reaction. For example if you have dry eyes, carry eye drops. The same goes for people who have a scratchy throat.
Identifying and eliminating your primary allergens is vital when you are trying to deal with allergies. For example, dust allergies are less likely to flare up if you remove all traces of dust from your home. Keeping your pets groomed and clean at all times may help your allergy to pet dander; another option is find a new home for them. Additionally, the more you vacuum and dust the less pet dander you will have.
As you are now aware, although we spend so much time outdoors, most of us are prone to allergy attacks. Whether you deal with allergy triggers indoors or out, from pets or pollen, we hope this article has given you some useful ideas that can help ease your allergic symptoms and improve your quality of life.
