Here’s how to easily survive fall allergies

Experiencing any kind of allergy isn’t ideal, especially throughout the colder months.

Although allergies are confused with the common cold, those that know them know that it is a little more complicated. However, many aspects can lead to fall allergies, given the changing seasons, equivalent to windy or dry days, causing lots of pollen or dust which will have entered the house. Unlike tree pollen, which generally causes spring allergies, ragweed pollen is a big trigger for fall allergies. Additionally, high temperatures can lengthen allergy symptoms and cause the discharge of mold spores when the humidity is high or it’s dry and windy.

Finally, kids are going back to school, which is allowing more fall allergies to creep in since mold and mud mites are common in schools. So how do you survive all these fall allergies? The first step is awareness, and the subsequent step is to seek help out of your primary care physician.

What are the symptoms?

• Rhinitis
• Watery eyes
• Sneezing
• Cough
• Itchy eyes and nose
• Dark circles under the eyes

Ways to reduce exposure to fall allergies:

Reduce exposure: To avoid high pollen counts, try to stay indoors on hot, windy and dry days. Additionally, avoid gardening or wear a mask when going outside.

Clean your home: Vacuum and mud continuously to reduce indoor allergens. Use a high-efficiency air filter to capture indoor allergens. Consider using a dehumidifier that may maintain the air humidity at 35% and 50%.

Consider nasal sprays or other medications: Steroid sprays can reduce nasal inflammation, and antihistamines help stop sneezing, sniffling and itching. Additionally, decongestants help relieve the sensation of congestion and dry mucus within the nose.