Things like coughing, watery eyes and a sore throat can be sign of a cold. But people with allergies experience this all the time except in a mild form. By going over some different tips and tactics, you can learn how to avoid these allergic triggers.
To be on the safe side, test any new store-bought antihistamine at home first. These medications are known for having ingredients that can slow down your reaction time or even make you fall asleep. Even if the box doesn’t say it may cause drowsiness, test them at home where you can relax before driving while taking them.
If possible, try not to furnish your home with any type of rugs or carpeting. Carpet is not easy to clean and impossible to clean completely. The fibers of the carpet hold onto dust, pollen, mites, dander, and other allergens. Floors that are easy to sweep and mop are the best.
Many people in western states use decorative olive trees as landscape additions. Unfortunately, these trees produce a huge amount of pollen. Educating yourself about this tree can allow you to enjoy it in your surroundings, while still forming a plan of attack against your allergies. A lot of people realize that turning a hose to the tree for a couple of minutes a day will reduce pollen issues.
Skin tests for allergens are helpful in determining exactly what you are allergic to, but not so good for figuring out how allergic you are to a certain substance. For instance, a test can tell you that you have an allergy to a specific type of spore. Sometimes allergy symptoms are so mild that they are unnoticeable and cause no discomfort.
If you are dealing with troublesome allergies, then pay attention to the time of day! Pollen is out in full force between the hours of 5 and 10 a.m., so if at all possible, avoid going out during these times. If you have to go out, limit the time you are exposed.
Some allergy sufferers are relatively lucky, because they have triggers that are easy for them to avoid. Food allergies (such as sensitivity to peanuts or strawberries) would be one example. That said, some allergens, such as airborne pollen or pet dander, can be tough to avoid. Put the advice in this article to use and you will no longer have to deal with these problems.
