5 Tips to Nip Seasonal Allergies in the Bud

5 Tricks to Treat Seasonal Allergies

(AscendHealthy.com) – Seasonal allergies can make any time of year miserable for those who suffer, but it doesn’t have to be that way. There are multiple ways to battle the allergy season and still enjoy life without feeling stuffy, itchy, and sneezy or dealing with watery eyes, coughing or a dry, scratchy throat. Let’s take a look at 5 tips to nip seasonal allergies in the bud.

1. Clear Out a Stuffy Nose

A stuffy nose can leave you feeling miserable and unable to breathe. You can clear your nose easily using a saline mist or rinse without using fancy devices. A neti pot also works great for cleaning out the nose gently. Starting with a nose that isn’t already stopped up is the first step to beating seasonal allergies.

2. Stay Indoors as Much as Possible

This is a tough one to consider when it’s beautiful outside, but staying indoors with filtered, air-conditioned air may significantly reduce your exposure to allergens. Make sure to change your air filters regularly to keep your home as free of pesky irritants as possible.

3. Take an Allergy Medication

There are several over-the-counter medications you can try for help with seasonal allergies. Antihistamines, which reduce or block the histamines that cause allergy symptoms, come in both tablet and liquid forms. Nasal corticosteroid sprays help reduce inflammation and allergy symptoms. Decongestants can help relieve nasal congestion when used in combination with antihistamines.

When choosing an OTC allergy medication, be sure to read warning labels and directions. If over-the-counter options don’t help or if you aren’t sure which products are right for your individual needs, talk to your doctor about prescription allergy medications.

4. Wear a Mask Outdoors

Wearing a mask when spending time outdoors can help alleviate some of the allergy symptoms that attack during the spring and summer. If you opt to use a mask, it’s ideal to opt for an N95 mask, since they help prevent you from breathing in particles like pollen.

5. Deep Clean Your Home

If you have allergies, you may want to take the time to do a special cleanse of your house. Get rid of things that can hold pollen and dust. Don’t bring in plants that have pollen. Avoid animal dander, too, if possible. Dust and vacuum regularly, while wearing a mask, or hire someone to clean the house on a regular basis.

If allergies don’t respond to these lifestyle changes, you might need to consider allergy injections, or immunotherapy, in order to help alleviate severe seasonal symptoms. Otherwise, these five simple ideas might make a huge difference in how you feel. There’s rarely a perfect fix for the nasty sensation that comes with seasonal allergies, but even just a few changes may help you come through the season feeling much better.

~Here’s to Your Healthy Ascension

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