If the thought of allergy season is making your skin crawl, you’re not alone. Millions of people around the world suffer from seasonal allergies, too! Often caused by pollen, dust, and animal fur, this type of allergies can get in the way of many day-to-day activities.
As common as these are, you don’t have to suffer through sneezing, runny nose and watery, itchy eyes through the months! Here, we give you a lowdown on how to prep your allergy arsenal so you can make the best of your time sneeze and sniffle-free!
Bring Out the Face Masks
Need to do chores in the garden? Have to rearrange the books that have been sitting on your shelf for quite a while now? Well, one of the best ways to keep pollen and dust out of your nose and mouth during allergy season is by wearing a mask. For extra protection, use an N95 mask to filter out all the allergens in the air you breathe.
Prep Fresh Produce Carefully
You might want to be a bit more watchful of how you prepare your food, especially if you like eating fruits and vegetables. Pollen grains cling on fresh produce, so be sure to wash your purchase straight from the market to rid them of allergens.
Stay Away from Too Much Hair Product
Pollen grains, animal fur, and mold spores are carried in the wind and can get trapped in your hair during allergy season—especially if you use sticky hair products that help keep your ‘do in place such as gels, mousses, and waxes. To prep your hair for the season, opt for lighter styling and more frequent washing.
Ease Up the Stress and Amp Up the Meditation
Stress negatively affects everybody—even more so if you suffer from seasonal allergies. This is because stressors prompt your body to produce more cortisol, a hormone that can result in a high allergic response. So take it easy. Try to keep yourself calm by trying meditation or getting in touch with old hobbies.
Bid Goodbye To Carpets, Rugs, and Just About Anything That Collects Dust
In the Philippines, among the top allergens are dust and dust mites—you know, microscopic critters that thrive in places and items that easily collect dust such as beds, carpets, rugs, and even stuffed toys. And during the dry season, dust and dust mites become especially hard to manage, when they can be easily blown in the wind. So if you’re allergic to dust and dust mites, it would be best for you to eliminate household articles that attract dust—an active step you can take for allergy prevention.
Wash Your Beddings In Hot Water
Washing your sheets and pillowcases weekly in high temperatures will help you get rid of those pesky dust mites. In case you’re wondering, the recommended temperature is at least 60°C.
Keep A Pet-Free Zone At Home
We know you love your pet, but here’s the thing: All furry pets are carriers of allergens. Proteins found in their saliva, flecks of dead skin (dander), and urine can trigger allergies, so it’s highly encouraged that you maintain a pet-free zone in your home, which should probably be your bedroom, first and foremost. Having your pet groomed and giving it weekly baths will also remove the allergens caught in its fur.
Stock Up on Your Trusted Antihistamine
The easiest over-the-counter allergy relief is taking an antihistamine like Allerta. It contains 10mg of Loratadine, which blocks histamine, a chemical that your body releases and causes allergic symptoms when you get in contact with triggers.
Unlike other allergy medicines, it doesn’t induce drowsiness so you don’t miss out on life’s best moments!
Don’t let seasonal allergies put a damper on your daily activities! Take these tips and make sure to always have an Allerta tablet with you for your allergy needs. Allerta is available in drugstores near you, with SRP of only Php 22.50 per tablet.
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