With summer coming to an end and Labor Day right around the corner, many Americans take advantage of the long weekend and the last of the warm weather by packing up their suitcases and going on vacation. While this is inarguably a great way to spend the final weekend of the season, people who suffer from allergies need to remember to be especially careful while traveling far from home.
Recently, Central Pennsylvania news outlet FOX43 sat down with Jerome Bettis — a former Pittsburgh Steelers running back who has severe allergies — to speak with him about what it was like to keep his symptoms under control while he was constantly on the road.
Bettis had the following important tips to share with fellow allergy sufferers planning to travel:
• Avoid the allergen altogether if you can
• Make sure you have your medication on you at all times — even if you're not sure you'll need it
• When traveling abroad, be aware of emergency information specific to the area you're visiting.
If you're severely allergic to dust mites, pet dander, pollen or mold and you have a vacation coming up, you may want to take some additional precautions to ensure your health and safety while you're away from home. Many allergy sufferers find that hypoallergenic bedding in the form of sheets, pillowcases and mattress covers reduce their exposure to irritants and help them remain symptom-free. At Allergy Be Gone, we offer a number of different allergy bedding products for travelers. Take a look at our website to find out more!
