3. Start your relief early on. Don't wait for your eyes to begin watering before taking your allergy
medicine. Start your medications at least two weeks before the season begins, and they will
already be in your system when you really need it.
4. Clean your air effectively. When looking for support to clean the air in your home, don't choose
an ionic air lter. These lters require more airow to operate properly than most homes are able to
provide. Instead choose a HEPA room air cleaner rated with a Clean Air Delivery Rate. If you have
central air, change your lters every three months and use lters with a MERV rating of 11 or 12 to
keep your air as clean as possible.
5. Resist the urge to breathe in fresh air. After months cooped up indoors, you want a fresh breeze,
but before you open your windows, beware. Opening windows allows pollen and other debris into
your home where they can settle in your carpet or upholstery. As hard as it can be, you're better off
keeping your windows closed during peak allergy season. Use your air conditioning to regulate
your home's temperature instead.
For people with allergies, spring's annual arrival feels like a mixed blessing. By using the tips
above, you can ensure that you have everything you need to make spring great. And you'll do so
with less of the coughing and sneezing that can go with it.