We could be gearing up for a bad allergy season, folks. Compared to last winter, many parts of the nation have experienced some truly unusual weather. While winter conditions certainly settled into most parts of the country—many parts of New England, for example, saw record snow fall—things are much different this time around.
"Due to the mild winter we're having, the increase in pollen counts, people are suffering more from their allergy symptoms sooner rather than later this year," Dr. Keith Pritchyk with Delta Medix Allergy Center in Dickson City said that
If allergies tend to trouble you during the spring, summer and fall, you need to figure out an allergy-managing routine that works right now. Too often people wait, and this approach doesn't give their bodies enough time to build a defense to allergies. Here are some tips:
1. Get tested
You can't build a defense to allergies if you don't know what you're allergic to! Allergy tests are usually, at worst, only slightly uncomfortable. However,sniffling, coughing and sneezing due to pollen is much worse.
2. Stay inside during the day
Pollen counts are highest between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m., so it's best to stay indoors during this time. If you like to go on a run during the day, schedule it early in the morning or later in the evening.
3. Spring clean earlier in the year
If you normally spring clean your home in April, start doing so right now. In fact, if you suffer from allergies, it's best that you clean year-round.
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