10 TIPS TO REDUCE ALLERGY SYMPTOMS – Atchoo!!! It’s allergy season, and the pollen counts are very high right now. This implies that many of us will have symptoms like scratchy throats, watery, itchy eyes, nasal congestion, and even weariness.
Very likely, you’re thinking, “Tell me about it!” Our body responds to pollen inhalation with an immunological reaction because it perceives it as an outside invader. At that point, we begin to sneeze uncontrollably and experience eye-watering similar to Niagara Falls.
Medications including over-the-counter anti-histamines, steroidal nasal sprays, and acupuncture are some therapies for these allergy symptoms. Therefore, avoiding exposure to seasonal pollen is the best course of action.
Your home’s air quality also has a significant impact. When pollen season is in full swing, Jay Ayers, Indoor Air Quality Product Manager at Trane Heating and Cooling, shares his top 10 suggestions for easing allergy symptoms.
1 – After entering the house, immediately take off your shoes and clothing.
Pollen easily sticks to you and your dogs when you’re outside, even if you can’t see it on your clothes. Try to change when you go inside to avoid spreading the pollen to your furniture or other parts of the house. To help remove pollen from their coats, give your pets a quick wipe down with pet wipes.
2. Wash your bedding and clothes once a week.
Pollen does fly in the air, so wash your bedding once a week to prevent pollutants from settling in, even though you might not be lying in bed wearing the same clothes you just wore outside. Use a hot water cycle and keep in mind that the washing machine needs to reach 130 degrees Fahrenheit to kill contaminants, dust mites, and their eggs.
3. Dry your things inside, not on a line outside.
If you line-dry your bedding and clothing outside during a pollen-heavy period, the cleaning effect of your laundry will be negated when you bring it inside.
4. Keep windows and doors closed as much as you can
While we frequently want to open our windows to let in fresh air after spending the winter indoors, we also let pollen and other allergies into our homes. Installing an air purification system, such as the Trane CleanEffects Whole-Home Air Filtration System, is another advantageous move.
By decreasing hazardous germs and allergens like pollen, dust, pet hair, tobacco smoke, bacteria, and more from the air we breathe at home, this proprietary system uses cutting-edge technology to eliminate up to 99.98 percent of airborne particles.
5. Before venturing outside, take an antihistamine.
This is the way to take most allergy medications for optimal results. This enables the medication to stop your body from generating histamine and other symptom-causing substances.
6. Regularly sweep and vacuum the area.
Doing this in your weekly routine will help you get rid of any particles that may have floated into your house or were tracked in through open windows or doors.
7. Cover all cushions and mattresses with certified bedding.
Bedding that is certified to be hypoallergenic and allergy-free will prevent the infiltration of allergens. To prevent contaminants from setting up residence, make sure the linen you purchase completely encases the entire bed and pillows.
8. Modify your bedtime ritual
Changing the time of your shower to right before bed will lessen allergy problems. The day’s allergens that adhere to your face and hair will be washed off, preventing them from adhering to your clean pillows and bedding.
9. Maintain your garden’s health
The lengthier blades of your lawn and garden won’t retain as much pollen from the trees and flowers if you keep them clipped and maintained throughout the spring.
10. Get knowledgeable, assess the pollen count, and make appropriate plans.
It’s usually a good idea to become familiar with the weather. Find out when it’s best to go outside during the day, ideally when the pollen count is at its lowest. The worst time of day is typically early in the morning!
Are you trying to reduce indoor allergies and improve air quality? To find out more about Trane’s CleanEffectsTM Air Filtration system and Perfect Fit Reusable Filter, click the links.
