Staff Writer
It’s that time of year again. No, I’m not talking about spring break or prom season. I’m talking about allergy season, the time of year when everyone is enjoying the outdoors; well, everyone except you. However, you are not alone. Approximately 7.8% of adults in the U.S. suffer from seasonal allergies. Typical hay fever symptoms include nasal congestion, sneezing, coughing, watery eyes, and headaches. Do those symptoms apply to you? If so here are some tips to help you cope:
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Check the pollen count- Just like
the weather, the amount of pollen in the air changes day to day. So if you’re
planning on going outdoors, make sure the pollen count is low. To check your
local pollen forecast you can visit http://www.claritin.com/allergy-forecast/index.aspx.
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Limit your time outdoors- If you
must go outside try to go out later in the day, as pollen counts are highest
between 5 a.m. - 10 a.m.
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Change and shower- After spending
time outdoors pollen will be stuck to your clothes, hair, and even skin.
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Keep the windows shut and turn on
the A.C.- The cool outdoor air is refreshing, but the pollen is coming in with
it. Running your air conditioning system will ensure that new and clean air is
circulating.
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Talk to your doctor about trying
some medicine- These include nasal sprays, eye drops, and pills.
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Wear
a gas mask or hazmat suit- If worse
comes to worse, you can always just throw one of these on and continue your day
normally. Who knows, maybe you’ll start a new trend.
