It isnt just spring and summer that allergy sufferers have to avoid allergens. Fall brings with it new, different challenges that can make allergies quite bad.
Here are a few tips that may help in the prevention of allergies and lesson your symptoms.
Eat fruits and vegetables with natural antihistamine.
In our age of reliance on medications, too many of us don’t know that natural antihistamines are present in foods such as apples, citrus, tomatoes, onion, and broccoli. Try eating a few of them each day for prime benefits.
Have your homes ductwork cleaned and treated.
Humid conditions during the summertime can cause issues with mold in your duct work, and when the humidity is less in the fall, it is the best time to have your ducts cleaned to remove molds and dust mites that may make your allergies worse. Keep the furnace filter cleaned or replaced as needed so that it can continue to protect you from airborne allergens circulating through the HVAC system.
Keep your home dusted.
When it is cool outside, we usually spend more time inside, so it’s important to keep your home as dust-free as you can. Use a good vacuum with a HEPA filter. Remove piles of books and magazines which tend to collect dust. Remove all knickknacks from shelving and dust thoroughly. If dusting causes bad allergies for you, consider hiring a cleaning crew to do a good Fall cleaning in your home from top to bottom.
Heating and Air Conditioning
Run the fan only on your heating and a/c system if you do not need heating or air conditioning. This will cycle air through the filter to help remove allergens.
Always take your allergy medication!
Ragweed, which is the primary producers of allergy-causing pollen does not start to bloom until around the end of August and continues until the 1st frost. Don’t think that the pollen-producing plants are finished just because summer is over.
It is usually best to change your clothing and shower when you have been outdoors all day.
If you’ve been on a hike or raking leaves, its likely that your hair and clothing has picked up allergens that will continue to bother you. Showering and changing your clothes should get rid of these allergens.
Allergy sufferers can find relief from fall allergies through these 6 steps. Stay with them and you’ll feel much better in the coming months.
