On this blog, we have been reporting on a lot of the seasonal allergies that have been effecting allergy sufferers all across the country. As the seasons change, many people's symptoms do too. Not surprisingly, winter allergens have been arriving earlier than historically predicted. This timeline is in accordance with previous seasons' allergy peaks, which seemed to arrive about two to three weeks before they were expected to.
In the southern part of the country, people are already suffering from Cedar Fever. In Austin, Texas, people are reportedly suffering big time from the seasonal allergy. The symptoms include red, irritated and itchy eyes, runny nose and an itchy inner ear. It also causes sneezing and fatigue.
The culprit: pollen.
According to KVUE, an ABC affiliate station in Austin, the weather station counted over 3,000 grains per cubic meter under a microscope. Local allergists reportedly don't remember ever seeing more than 1,000 before Christmas time. These astronomical numbers indicate that it is only going to get worse before it gets better.
The problem that many Central Texans are now facing is that they are confusing their Cedar Fever symptoms with those of the flu.
While the indications may be too similar to differentiate, if you know that you are prone to allergies, there are a few things you can do around your home to alleviate some of the most nagging symptoms.
Here are a few tips for curbing your Cedar Fever ailments:
- Around the house: Investing in hypoallergenic bedding and using it on the mattresses in the home can really do wonders for your allergy triggers. It also helps to change your sheets at least once a week and try to keep animals out of your bedroom. While it may be tempting to snuggle with your furry friends, chances are that they have tracked in allergens on their coat that are going to set off your symptoms.
- Medicate for your symptoms: Once you know what your ailments are, treating them early and often is key. The sooner you can get ahead of your allergies, the better you will feel which is why it is so important to be assertive in your attempts to conquer your allergies.
- Shots: One of the most effective medicinal ways to deal with your allergy symptoms is through allergy shots. While they may not be the most pleasant idea, allergy shots can actually effectively fight off allergy triggers for a longer period of time than most medications. While there is no guarantee that they will be 100 percent successful, studies have proven them to be a highly effective method.
- Visit the allergist: Knowing your symptoms is only half of the battle. Being able to combat them is the other half. That is where your board-certified allergist comes in. These professionals will be able to help you pinpoint your triggers, and offer helpful advice on how to avoid them and negate their effect on you immune system.
Whether you are located in Central Texas or some other area of the country, you don't have to put up with pesky allergies. In fact, with so many allergy prevention and control materials on the market, it is rare that you should have to deal with these symptoms for any substantial amount of time.
When it comes to effectively and efficiently handling your allergy symptoms, be sure to contact Allergy Be Gone for the top quality materials to make your fight that much easier.
