Summer is upon us, which means people will spend more time outdoors. Hiking, swimming and going to the beach become commonplace. However, for those who suffer from allergy symptoms, it's much more difficult to have fun in the sun. If you're an outdoor enthusiast who struggles to enjoy time spent outside because of allergies, you'll find the following tips helpful:
1. Take your allergy medicine
It takes time for your body to build allergy barriers, so you should have taken your allergy medicine well before summer arrived. Of course, if you didn't, don't stop taking your medicine! It may take awhile for the medicine to kick in, but once it does, your nasal passages will instantly clear up.
2. Don't go outside during peak hours
If you're a hiker but have bad allergies, avoid hiking during midday when allergies are at their peak. Instead, hike in the early morning or at dusk. Of course, if you do, stay safe. Poor lighting conditions can make strolling through the woods much more grueling.
3. Know what you're allergic to
Don't hang out in fields if you're allergic to ragweed. Don't hike in a forest during peak allergy hours if you have bad tree allergies. However, you may be able to spend time in these areas during certain times of the year. For example, trees pollinate in the early spring where as grasses pollinate soon after. Ragweed allergies begin in the fall.
4. Wear headgear
Wear sunglasses to protect your eyes from pollen. Don a hat to keep pollen off your head. This is important because it's likely to stream into your eyes as you sweat. Also, wear a mask around your nose and mouth to filter allergens.
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