If you are reading this article you may be dealing with allergies, and you are frustrated! Allergies...

1. Find Ways To Fight Off Allergies This Year
If you are reading this article you may be dealing with allergies, and you are frustrated! Allergies are
common, and they affect the lives of many people negatively. Happily, there are now a number of
options available for coping with allergies. To learn more about maintaining control of your allergies,
read on.
Try a new antihistamine at home first. This type of medication can cause drowsiness and slowed
reflexes. Even if there are no warnings on the labeling, refrain from driving when you take the first
doses.
If at all possible, do not bring rugs or carpets into your home. Carpet is very hard to clean and the
fibers inside the carpet hold onto mites, dusts, pollen, dander and other particles that could irritate
allergy sufferers. Flooring that can be cleaned easily is more practical.
There are natural remedies that allergy sufferers can use. Remedies such as honey can help manage
the symptoms caused by many of the most common irritants. These remedies treat swelling, itching,
runny noses, and sneezing naturally, but be sure to talk to a doctor first because they can sometimes
interact with other medication.
Remain cognizant of the amount of stress in your life. Many allergy sufferers are not aware that
their stress levels can affect their susceptibility to allergy attacks. This is even more true for
asthmatics. The risk of an attack is increased by the increase in their stress level. Reducing stress
won't eliminate asthma, but it can cause attacks to become shorter and less frequent.
Try and make sure you cure your allergic reactions rather than avoid becoming allergic. For
example, if you suffer from a sore throat more than occasionally, it's more convenient for you to use
cough drops or cough syrup to soothe it. The same would be true if your allergies result in a
frequent sore or scratchy throat.
If you see signs of mice or bugs, enlist the aid of a professional exterminator. Cockroach, rodents
and other pests can all make your allergy symptoms much worse. You may well find yourself
breathing easier after you evict these unwanted house guests by calling on a reliable professional
exterminator.
Select your antiperspirant carefully and be sure to read labels. Some of them have ingredients that
can permeate pores, causing harm to the skin. This is bad for your health.
If you are on either over-the-counter or prescription medication for your allergies, stay in contact
with your primary care doctor and allergy specialist. Doctors can advise you on which medications
are best for the specific symptoms you have.
Clean your bathroom often. Bathrooms attract and collect mold, so they need a good scrubbing at
least once weekly. Clean your bathrooms and get rid of all mold. When you clean your bathrooms
regularly, mold ceases to exist and doesn't grow back.
Remove carpets and rugs from your home if you can. Dust and pollen like to accumulate on them. If

2. you like having rugs around your home to add some softness, make certain they can be washed, and
make certain they are washed regularly, which helps to remove any allergens from them.
When pollen is high, do not open your windows. It's nice to coax fresh air in the house, but you don't
want to open windows when a lot of pollen is flying about. The danger time is between 10 in the
morning and 3 in the afternoon. It will be safer to open up the windows and air out your house after
these hours have passed.
For school-aged children that suffer from allergies, you may need to send medication, such as an
Epi-pen, to their school. You should have the doctor write a note that explains your child's specific
allergies. The school should always have extra doses of the medication on hand just in case your
child suffers a reaction while in class. Make sure the school knows about your child's specific
allergies, and keep a list in their backpack too in case of a medical emergency.
For laundry that smells fresh, choose a laundry detergent with a light, fresh scent or add a fresh-
smelling fabric softener. True, using a clothesline to dry your clothing may result in a natural, clean
scent. It may also increase your risk of inhaling spores or pollen. Of course, this won't work if you're
allergic to dyes and fragrances.
One way to address persistent allergy symptoms is to take more vitamin C. A natural antihistamine,
Vitamin C boosts the immune system. So you should take around 1000mg to your diet. Omega-3 is
also great for reducing allergy symptoms.
Homes in which people with allergies reside should be vacuumed frequently. That way, allergens
will be greatly reduced. Be sure to give your vacuum a thorough inspection. Older model vacuums
tend to disperse allergens into the air. Modern vacuum cleaners often come with HEPA filters. These
devices will trap most particulate matter, which prevents it from building up in the air.
Look into using homeopathic remedies to combat your allergies. Although many people take
medicine, homeopathic remedies may be a better choice for your allergies. These remedies usually
don't cause side effects like medications cause. Regular drugstores carry homeopathic remedies,
and so do health food stores.
Smog can make many people have allergies in bigger cities. If you're in a city and feeling congested,
try taking week-long trip outside of your city to see if city smog is what causes your allergies.
Keep diphenhydramine pills (an over-the-counter antihistamine) on your person if you have severe
allergic reactions. These pills can help treat the symptoms of allergic reactions.
Try to add vitamin C to your diet, or try to take supplements to build up your immune system. You
can either get vitamin C from fruits like strawberries or in supplement form at the store.
You don't have to suffer from allergies. There are ways to increase your body's defenses against
allergies, thereby lessening the effect on your daily life. So use everything you learned from this
article to live an allergy-free life.