Stop Letting Your Allergies Get The Best Of You

Stop Letting Your Allergies Get The Best Of You

You have probably had this happen to you. Sneezing, coughing and itchy eyes. You may find that these symptoms are more common during a certain part of the year. If you answered yes, you probably have allergies. You can handle these annoying symptoms using these tips. It is tempting to open windows to save on cooling costs when the sun is shining. This could cause a flare-up with your allergies though. For best results, outfit your air conditioner with a HEPA filter, which will reduce the amount of allergens indoors. You can breathe easier when you apply this simple change. Although you may be enticed to open your windows to save cooling costs during nice weather, keep them closed. However, this may not be such a good idea because it can cause your allergy symptoms to flare-up. Therefore, you should make sure your air conditioner has a HEPA filter. This filter will decrease indoor allergens. Although it may not seem quite as fresh, you will benefit from easier breathing. It is best not to carpet your floors or place rugs in your home. Carpet is very hard to clean and the fibers inside the carpet hold onto mites, dusts, pollen, dander and other particles that could irritate allergy sufferers. Flooring that can be swept and easily mopped is best for allergy sufferers. If you would like to own a pet, even though you suffer from allergies, choose one that has short hair. All animals may bother one's allergies, but animals with long hair make it even worse. Also, to minimize the effects that pets can have on your allergies, never let them sleep in your bed. Before going to bed, take a bath and thoroughly wash your hair. 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. A bath or shower will ensure that you have a restful night. Skin tests for allergens are helpful in determining exactly what you are allergic to, but not so good for figuring out how allergic you are to a certain substance. A test can show that you could possibly be allergic to a specific spore. The amount of discomfort that you experience when exposed to that particular allergen may be minimal (or even non-existent) in the "real world." Keep your bathroom well-ventilated in order to keep mildew and mold at bay. Hot, humid conditions are outstanding for cultivating these allergens. Air out towels well immediately after use. If you use a sponge or cloth in the shower, air them out well, and launder them often. You can always open a window to encourage air circulation if your bathroom lacks a fan. It is possible that the root of your allergy problem can be found on your own body. This is definitely true! Everyday, as you move around your business, allergy triggers, such as dust and pollen, can get trapped within your hair and clothes. When your day is done and you go to bed, these substances could wreak havoc on your airways. Shower each night and choose some fresh pajamas to wear to bed for a comfortable night of sleep. Keep yourself hydrated if you want to alleviate bronchial allergy symptoms. If you are lacking fluids, you run the risk of having your mucosal membranes drying out or becoming inflamed. Lack of sufficient hydration also affects the bronchial tubes by causing your mucosal glands to produce secretions that are difficult to break-up. When exercising outdoors during peak pollen levels, be sure to do so extremely early or extremely late in the day. Research indicates that these are the best times, in regards to pollen count. Make sure you keep a close eye on the clock. Avoid going out between 5 and 10 o'clock in the morning. This is when pollen is most prevalent. If it is necessary to leave the house, try to avoid strenuous activity and make it a short trip. Some allergy treatments you may have tried out didn't work as advertised. Well, the important thing is that you don't stop trying different tactics. You should try medications ranging from oral to herbal remedies. Other medical solutions you can try include prescription drugs, such as leukotriene blockers and nasal steroids, and basic OTC alternatives, such as antihistamine eye drops and nasal saline sprays. Allergy sufferers can end up having a reaction from using deodorant products, so choose the product you use with care. These products contain harsh ingredients that can trigger allergies, which can make your skin break out into a rash. Further, the chemicals can get into your pores, which makes the reaction even worse. This is bad for your health. When vacationing with a child that suffers from food allergies, make sure to bring your own safe foods along, especially for travel to foreign countries. It may be hard to find the ingredients on some foods, and this increases the chances of having an allergy attack. If you are currently taking allergy medication, regardless of what kind it is, you should make sure you go visit a medical professional. Doctors can advise you on which medications are best for the specific symptoms you have. Many individuals dealing with allergies have been advised that humidifiers can be used at night to moisturize airways. Because humidifier mist falls lightly over the entire carpet, it is possible for it to encourage mold growth. For this reason, humidifier use may not be beneficial to people suffering from allergies. Try using saline spray prior to bed for keeping your nasal passages moist. If you are an allergy sufferer, avoid using chemical-based hair styling products during the months when you allergies are at their worst. Your hair will inevitably pick up allergens in the air, such as pollen, whenever you go outside. Using various hair-styling products may simply attract pollen and other allergens to your hair. Learn new ways to cope with stress. Many are unaware of the fact that stress can cause allergic reactions to be worse than they might otherwise be. For people who have asthma, this is especially true. When stress levels are increased, the chances of having an attack are also raised. Reducing stress won't eliminate asthma, but it can cause attacks to become shorter and less frequent. Make sure you take out your trash. Rodents, insects and other vermin are attracted to garbage. Rodent droppings can worsen your allergy symptoms. If rodent issues persist, perhaps you should set traps inside the house. If that's not effective, you may have to use poison. You can avoid using creams and sprays to fix your hair, which can cause you to have an allergic reaction. When you go outside during allergy season, many allergens will become embedded in your hair. Hair products can cause cause your hair to collect allergens. When pollen is rampant in the air outside, don't open the windows. While it is good to get fresh air inside your home, you want to avoid opening windows when the pollen is the highest outside. Peak times for pollen are between the hours of 10am and 3pm. Wait till after these times to open the windows and air out the house. Limit the amount of throw rugs you have about the home. Dust and pollen like to accumulate on them. If you like having rugs around your home to add some softness, make certain they can be washed, and make certain they are washed regularly, which helps to remove any allergens from them. If you have been outside for 60 minutes or so, it is almost certain that you have attracted at least some airborne allergens. It's best to take a shower as soon as you come inside. You should definitely take a shower before going to bed. This water can wash away pollen, mold and various other allergens. You want to wash your hair and skin a bit though because they might have had enough time to settle. A lot of people suffer from latex allergies, and if you're one of them, be sure that you're staying far away from the product. Some things to avoid that you may not think of are latex bandages, condoms, clothing and latex gloves. However, there are many items you can use as replacements, so do your research. Be sure to thoroughly check labels for any latex warnings. If your children suffer from allergies they may need medication should a reaction occur. An explanatory note on a child's allergies from his or her pediatrician can be a big help. Make sure that the school has a few doses of your child's medication to use in an emergency. A list of allergens that are likely to trouble your child can be quite handy. See that the school has one and have your child carry a copy as well. With all your options, you can now take your life back into your hands. You do not need to deal with the continued sniffles and sneezes that come each and every year. Live comfortably and breathe with ease. Just integrate some of the above tips into your allergy-care routine. Constant vacuuming is a great way to get rid of allergens for people more susceptible to them. Vacuuming will reduce the number of allergens that float around the house. Before vacuuming, check your vacuum to ensure that the bag does not need replaced or the dust bin emptied. An older vacuum cleaner may toss dust and allergens right back into the atmosphere. Vacuums that are newer contain HEPA filters that trap virtually all the small allergens to prevent them from spreading through the air.