Allergy Tips For All Seasons
The best way to keep
an allergy at bay is to avoid any contact with
whatever triggers your allergy. Avoid places where
you know there are known allergens such as dust,
dander or pollen. And if you ever get an allergy,
it is always best to see a doctor and take care
of it before it gets worse. Most treatments can only suppress an allergy, not cure them.
Most allergies are developed in early
childhood and can last throughout one’s
life, however, some people do tend to outgrow
their allergies, but this is rare. Most allergies
are seasonal in nature and come and go with each
season. Here are a few seasonal tips
for your allergies.
Winter Allergy Tips
In winter the air is usually clean
and crisp, however it is also necessary to make
sure that the air indoors is clean and allergy
free as well.
- Make sure you keep warm in the
winter, but remember to keep all firewood outdoors
as molds can develop and give rise to your allergies.
- Keep all heating ducts and air
filters clean, as dust and mites are inclined
to grow here. Also make sure to change air filters
on a monthly basis.
- If you have pets, make sure that
they are washed and cleaned frequently. Also
restrict their living areas, do not allow them
into the bed room.
- Lastly, avoid going out
in the extreme cold, as it can trigger an asthma
attack. Keep your face, ears, and hands covered
at all times outdoors.
Spring Allergy Tips
Spring can be an allergy sufferer’s
nightmare. In spring, there is more moss and mold
growth due to spring rains. The air is also filled
with pollen, as new flowers, weeds and trees begin
to blossom. In spring;
- Keep pollen under control by washing
your bed covers every week in hot water. Also
remember to take a shower daily when you come
in from outdoors. Avoid spending lots of time
in the garden.
- Make sure to vacuum and dust every
week. Wear a mask and gloves while doing this
so as to limit your exposure to any allergens
or irritants.
- Also wash your rugs and carpets
to reduce dusts or molds from forming.
- And finally remember to keep the
air indoors clean by changing the air filters
and vent coverings on a weekly basis.
Summer Allergy Tips
Summer can also be a very dangerous
time for people with allergies. Protect yourself
by;
- Staying indoors between 5 and
10 a.m., as that’s when pollen counts
are usually at its highest. You can check the
pollen count in your area by going online or
calling your local allergy center.
- Not going out into the hot sun
directly from an air conditioned room. Extreme
temperature changes can bring on an asthma attack.
- Do not dry laundry outside as
it tends to catch pollen.
- Avoid working in the garden without
gloves and a mask and protect yourself from
pollen, molds and mildew.
- Clear out any weeds or dandelion
from the garden as they can trigger allergies.
- Also make sure to keep your pets
clean during the summer, as they tend to play
in the yard and bring allergens back into the
house. Either keep your pets’ outdoors
at all times or make sure you clean and wash
your pets before they come inside.
Autumn /Fall Allergy
Tips
In autumn make sure that you;
- Wear a mask while raking the leaves, as the dust
can trigger your allergies.
- Keep your air filters and
dehumidifiers clean at all times. Wash them
at least once a week to avoid molds.
- Also talk to your kids about
their allergies. Fall is back to school time.
Your kids should know from an early age what
their allergies are and how to avoid them. Additionally
speak to your child’s teacher and/or school
nurse and inform them about any allergies you
child may have.
- And as winter approaches
make time to air dry your woolies in the warm
sun to kill any dust mites or molds that could
have formed in them.
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