How to Survive Seasonal Allergies

 

Whether it’s tree pollens, grass pollens, weed pollens or ragweed pollen, warm weather means pollen. And pollen might as well be kryptonite for allergy sufferers. And I am one of those seasonal allergy sufferers. There is nothing fun about watery eyes and an itchy or stuffed up nose due to seasonal pollen. I found discovered a few allergy tips to relieve and keep pollen at bay.

ALLERGY RELIEF TIPS

1. Avoid rubbing your eyes which can worsen the allergic reaction, instead, gently wash around the eye area, to remove any allergens that have settled in or around eyes.

2.  Stay indoors between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. when pollen counts are generally higher. Try to schedule errands and your workout for later in the day on high-pollen days, to reduce the risk of having an allergic reaction.

 3. Wipe down pets that come in from outdoors with a damp towel. This will remove any pollen they bring in from the outdoors that are on their feet and fur.

 4. Keep windows and doors closed to reduce the flow of pollen into your home.

5. Always remember to take off your shoes before coming inside. Besides tracking pollen in from the outdoors, this will help keep your home clean, as well.

6.  Use eye drops for red, itchy, watery eyes and puffy eyelids caused by indoor and outdoor allergens, helping eyes get back to normal fast. I a fan of

7. Wash your hair, duvet, pillowcases, and clothes more often to get rid of pollen. A minimum of once per week for the pillowcases and more if possible.

8. Shower after being outside to wash the pollen off your hair and body!

Hope you find these allergy tips helpful.

 

Additional health tips for staying healthy here and to avoid getting the flu or cold during the summer months.

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What do you do for allergy relief? 

Disclosure: NYC Single Mom was not compensated for this post. Opinions are 100% my own and based on my own personal allergy tips to help deal with my allergies.