Contrary to popular opinion, allergies can be triggered in the summer. Grass pollen, mold and mildew spores as well as weed pollen are potent allergens that can wreak havoc during a season when others are relaxing and having fun. Here are 5 ways you can keep allergy symptoms from derailing your summer.
Pick Outdoor Times Carefully---Unless you decide to live indoors all summer (and you won't want to do that) you'll want to go out and enjoy the sunshine and beautiful weather. No need to fill that you have to pass on summer fun because of your allergies.
Early morning and evening air tends to contain the most pollen. Outdoors is a great place to be after rain. The rain literally washes the pollen from the air to leave it nearly pollen-free.
Being outside on dry windy days can trigger you symptoms because the wind can carry spores for miles. So keep a check on weather conditions in your area daily, and plan indoor activities on days when the wind is high.
Know what the air quality is like before you go out. On days when the pollution is high, this can hold pollutants in outdoor air. And generally people who are allergic are sensitive to a variety of allergens. Again days when air quality is poor are perfect days to choose to enjoy indoor pool, tennis, or the gym.
Don't Mow The Grass---How long have you waited to hear someone tell you that? Well there it is. Mowing can release grass pollen as well as mold and mildew spores, none of which are allergy-friendly particles.
So delegate this chore. Hire the job done.. A teenager in the neighborhood would probably be delighted to earn a little extra money. If you absolutely have your back against the wall and have to do it yourself, wear a face mask so that you are not forced to inhale the particles that will fly around.
Masks are fairly cheap and most hardware stores offer a wide range of sizes, features, and prices. Opt for one with a HEPA or high efficiency particle arresting filter so that it can remove microscopic size particles. Yeah, you'll look funny, but it will save you a lot of misery by filtering the allergens on the spot.
Give Attention To Landscape---Take a look at what is around you. If you have piles of leaves around your home, get someone to take them away. Piles of leaves are great places for mold and mildew spores to thrive and when they do, they produce more spores that are released into the air. Removing these piles can help reduce the amount of spores growing in your own yard.
Make sure all parts of your lawn drain well to keep water from standing. Not only are they breeding grounds for mosquitoes but for mold and mildew too.
Stay Armed For Relief---The best laid plans can sometimes still lead to the onset of allergy symptoms. Carry fast-acting medicine with you wherever you go.
Depending on how severe your allergies are, over-the-counter medications may be enough. If your condition is severe enough to consult an allergist, be sure to carry whatever has been prescribed for you wherever you go.
24 Hour Filtration Of Indoor Air---If your home is your castle but you can't or don't want to breathe, nothing else is really important. And the only way to insure that air quality is healthy means filtering the air with an air cleaner that contains multiple filters designed to remove various sizes of particles and gaseous pollutants.