Whether you dread winter or look forward to it, the fact is that if you're one of the millions of Americans who suffers from seasonal allergies, this frigid time of year will bring on significant relief from your seasonal allergies.
According to WANE.com, an Indiana news outlet, the first few frosts eliminate most of the pollen and mold that cause irritating allergy symptoms like coughing, sneezing, itchy eyes and a runny nose. However, while spending time outside during the winter is unlikely to cause a negative reaction, individuals who have allergies still need to worry about indoor pollutants such as dust mites and pet dander.
That being said, with the help of an allergy specialist, you can keep symptoms at a minimum.
"You can do a lot of things to control [allergies]. And [try] a lot of therapies to control them," Dr. Frederick Leickly, an allergist at Riley Hospital for Children at Indiana University Health, explained in an interview with the news outlet. "Sometimes when you're on an allergen immunotherapy, allergy shots if you will, there's a chance for great control and [to] really put an end to it."
Additionally, there are steps you can take around your home to limit your exposure to irritants, such as investing in allergy prevention products. At Allergy Be Gone, we sell a number of items that can make a difference in your quality of life almost immediately. An allergen air purifier, for example, eliminates contaminants directly from the air. That, along with bedding for allergies, will help you stay comfortable this winter.
