Sunday, April 1, 2007

Allergies in Spring YUCK!

Hacking, sneezing ,running nose,ahhh the calling card of spring. The time of year all those almost invisable particals that set off the alergy symtoms are at its peak.Dust mites pollen,pet dandruff,hayfever,ragweed,even dust all out to attack the poor allergy sufferer.The doctor says the best pervention of allergy systoms is avoiding the pollutents.but how do you avoid spring?you cant stay locked in your house all day.and even if you could there are many things in our homes that can triguer allergy systoms. Even house dust can cause systoms because o fdust that contains mold spores and allergens from house dust mites, furry pets and cockroaches. But there are ways to reduce house dust and may lessen the severity of allergey systomslike, All cleaning in the house should be done with a vacuum,(perferably a vacum that is made to help pervent alergens) wet mop or wet dust cloth.
Getting a air cleaner could be a major help.like the hepa air cleaner,whirlpools whisper air puifier,IQair cleaner to mention a few.
and as mentioned befor get beding and pillows that are hypo allergenic.And if you really need to go outside,there a host of medications both over the counter and perscription that can help your allergy systoms.Medications like Zyrtec, nasal antihistermines,claritin,and a host of others products to help allergy systems.but remember always consult a doctor about your allergies and medications.and if you can avoid goining outdoors during hot breezy days and watch the pollen count for each day.

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