Living with seasonal allergies
Allergies No Comments »With allergy season here in full force, millions of Americans battle itchy, watery eyes, sneezing and other allergy symptoms.
Seasonal allergic rhinitis, or "hay fever," affects more than 20 percent of the people living in the U. S., according to the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology. Allergies are triggered by substances called allergens, such as pollen or mold spores.
Allergy sufferers don’t have to cope with these symptoms, however. In addition to visiting an allergist for a plan for relief, the academy is offering several tips to help allergy sufferers find some relief:
+ Clean house thoroughly. Windows, book shelves and air conditioning vents collect dust and mold that can provoke allergy symptoms.
+ Minimize outdoor activity when pollen counts are high. Peak pollen times are usually between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Get up-to-date pollen information for the area from the National Allergy Bureau online at www.aaaai.org/nab.
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