Got Summer Allergies?—5 Ways To Get Relief

Many summer allergies are triggered by grass and weed pollen. They can also be triggered by mold and mildew that thrives in high humidity. These spores can and do migrate from outdoor to indoor air. Here are 5 strategies to use win the war against summer allergy problems.

Lower Indoor Humidity—Using central air can really reduce the amount of moisture in the air. This in turn will reduce the dust mite population, and make it harder for mold and mildew spores to find the water they need to grow.

Using air conditioning continuously is best because it will prevent a build-up of moisture. However, if you use a window unit, be aware that mold tends to grow inside and the first half hour that the unit runs it is likely to blow spores at you.

When showering or taking a bath be sure to use the bathroom fan afterwards to dry out the air. Hang towels and wet clothes up so they dry quickly. And if you have a little one who like to fill up toys with water, dump them so they can dry out in between baths.

Wear A Pollen Mask Outside—Grass and ragweed pollens are incredibly potent allergens, and even though the mask may look funny, the results of not wearing it can be worse. Most are pretty comfortable, washable and reusable, and fairly inexpensive online or in local drug stores. During peak seasons and on days when the pollen count is high, this ounce of prevention is definitely better than a pound of cure.

Choose Where And When You Go Outdoors—Assign grass mowing chores to someone else. Avoid outdoors for several hours after the grass has been cut. Stay away from cornfields and farms where soy beans and wheat are grown because these are also favorite places for ragweed to grow.

Dry windy days are good days to choose inside activities. The best times outdoors are after a heavy rain when the spores have been washed out of the air.

Circulate Rather Than Introduce New Air—Do this by closing windows and doors and reducing the amount of outdoor air that comes inside. Same is true in the car. Close the vent that would bring in new air and circulate the air within.

Filter The Air—Changing the filter on air conditioning frequently will help trap particulates. A portable HEPA (high efficiency particle arresting) air purifier is an important part of any allergy management plan. This type of filtration is designed to remove airborne particles that are .3 microns or greater. And it is effective based on size and not the source. So it can also remove other allergens such as household dust, pet dander, and dust mites.

Together these strategies can really make a difference in how you feel and your overall quality of life.

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