Tips to Surviving Seasonal Allergies

When allergy season hits, it seems like there’s no escape from the pollen that rules over your sinuses. It may seem like having to deal with the sneezing, itchy throat, and runny nose is something you perpetually have to deal with. On the contrary, there are some easy ways to optimize your survival for the allergy season.

AC in the Car

While it’s sometimes faster to cool down your car by letting the air come in through the vents, it’s better for your health to recirculate the air that’s already in the car. Adjust your temperature to where you’re comfortable. This prevents any pollen from getting in through the vents. Just make sure your sunroof and windows are closed whenever you’re driving.

Wash Your Hair

Pollen collects on your body, hair, and clothes when you walk around outside. The best way to avoid getting this pollen on your furniture, bed, and other valuables, make sure you change out of your clothes as soon as you get home. Take a shower before bed, so that the pollen your hair and body collected won’t end up on the pillow and sheets.

Take Off Your Shoes

Just like you should change out of your work/day clothes as soon as you’re home, kick off your shoes at the door before you even enter. Dander, pollen, and other allergens get picked up on your shoes. If you take your furry friend for a walk outside, make sure to wipe down their coat before entering as well. Allergens can cling to everything – you’re just minimizing what they cling to when you’re around.

Workout Inside

Your morning or afternoon run may have to stay on the backburner when the pollen count is high. Keep a close eye on what the pollen count is for any given day. Stay inside as often as you can when the pollen count is particularly high. This is the easiest way to avoid the very thing that causes your allergies.

Adjust the Humidity

If you can’t gauge the humidity in your house based on your current thermostat, you can get a humidity gauge on a new digital thermostat for less than $20. Once you can see what the indoor humidity level is, try to keep it lower than 60%.

Get the professionals at the Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology Medical Group to take a look at your allergies further. They’ll give you the relief you’re dying for, and provide you with treatment that will last a lifetime. Call us at 805-658-9500 or shoot us an email at info@asthmaallergydoctors.com to set up an appointment about managing your allergies today.