An allergy is a damaging response from the body to a substance or situation—a reaction by the body against a particular food, drink, season, etc. Allergies vary in types, and their causes differentiate them. Some of the common allergies are; Food allergy, drug allergy, pollen allergy, Latex allergy, mold allergy, pet allergy, insect allergy.
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TIPS ON PREPARING FOR AN ALLERGY SEASON
Summer has always been known as the "allergy season" due to warm weather, leading to increased mold and high pollen count. However, here are a few tips to keep you prepared;
See Your Allergist
Allergies don't tell the moment they'll affect your body. But, since you already know that you're gradually moving towards spring when your allergies are most active, it's better to visit your allergist and get the specific drugs required to stay safe during the allergy season.
Eat Allergy-Fighting Foods
Proper diet helps improve the body's immunity. Maintaining the right and healthy diet as prescribed by your doctor would strengthen your body in its fight against allergies during the allergy season.
It is advisable to stock up food with anti-inflammation activities to help fight against allergy; examples include apple, pineapple, and fatty fish.
Make Your Home Mold Free
Ahead of an allergy season, it is only fitting that you carry out a mold cleaning of your home. Check your sink and basement for leaks, mend every one of them as higher mold levels during spring can stimulate your allergies.
Get An Air Filter
Removing allergy-triggering particles from the air within your home can go a long way in keeping you safe from having an allergic crisis. An air filter would be very effective in eliminating every allergy prompting particles in the air within your home.
Always close your windows during allergy season.
It might always be tempting to let in some fresh air but leaving your windows open during an allergy season means aggravating the risk of having an allergy attack as you would be susceptible to pollen particles in the air.
Allergy Treatment
The first thing you can do is avoid allergy triggers. Avoid foods and other known substances that trigger your allergies.
Reduce airborne allergens by keeping wet surfaces dry in your house dry. Rinse your nose with a nasal saline rinse. You can also totally remove the source of the allergen from your home.
You can also limit the need for medications that trigger your allergies.
Allergy Symptoms
Symptoms may include:
- Blocked nose
- Runny or itchy nose
- Itchy and watery eyes
- Swollen lips
- Swollen mouth and face
- Rashes
- Wheezing
- Coughing
Preparing ahead of an allergy season is a proactive move that would help prevent any form of discomfort or irritation to the body as the season draws nearer. Allergies can have very disturbing effects, but one can minimize the risks and discomforts with proper preparations.
