Playing in leaf piles, going on haunted hayrides and picking out pumpkins are just a few of the fun fall activities that kids of all ages look forward to every year. However, for the roughly 10 percent of U.S. children who suffer from hay fever, participating in these yearly traditions could trigger some unpleasant symptoms such as sneezing, itchy eyes, a sore throat and a runny nose.
Pollen can build up easily on bales of hay, so when you go on a hayride you're bound to get it all over your clothes. Leaf piles, on the other hand, create a perfect breeding ground for mold and mildew. It seems unfair to ask your son or daughter not to join his or her friends in outdoor activities this fall, but the good news is that there are ways to prevent symptoms from getting too out of control.
"If you just can't resist a jump in the leaves or that haunted hayride, don't forget to shower and change clothes once the fun is done to reduce your exposure," suggests CBS Detroit.
There are other simple steps you can take around the house to ensure that your children are comfortable in spite of their allergies. By investing in allergy control products like an allergen air purifier and a hypoallergenic mattress, you can significantly limit the amount of irritants that your kids are breathing in on a regular basis.
Take a look around the Allergy Be Gone website today to find out more about these and other allergy prevention products!
