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Best Ways To Alleviate Allergies

Filed in archive Hay Fever , Living with Allergies , Mold Allergy , Pet Allergies on March 23, 2007

Best Ways To Alleviate Allergies
Forbes.com is running a slideshow of tips on how to cope with allergies. Without the pictures, here are their top allergy busters:

  • Stay indoors

  • Shower up to wash away pollens, especially from your hair

  • Get tested to find out what substances you should avoid

  • Take the right medications (antihistamines, decongestants, antileukotriene)

  • Get your allergy shots (immunotherapy)

  • Clean up carpets, rugs, and bath mats

  • Dry your laundry indoors esp when the pollen count outdoors is high

  • Close the windows to keep pollens out

  • Plan ahead and start a daily medication regiment as soon as possible to nip your allergy symptoms in the bud

  • Clear the air with a high efficiency particulate air (HEPA) filter

  • Keep your bathroom dry to prevent mold growth

  • If you have allergies to pet dander, try to keep your bedroom off-limits to your pet



You may also want to read the accompanying story for more info: Best Allergy Busters.

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