Are you tired of your allergies making you feel just awful? Are you also tired of your allergies keeping you from doing things you enjoy? Well, you should know that there are things that you can do that can make a difference. Take the time to read the following article to get some good pointers.
Did you know that those whimsically named “dust bunnies” are really just jumbles of horrifying substances, including pet hair and dander, dust mites, and their feces and even insect parts? They are allergy attacks waiting to happen! Get rid of them on a daily basis, using a broom or vacuum.
Change your bedding frequently, and wash using hot water. Pollen, dust, and other allergens can stick to your clothing and hair and can get deposited on your bedding. Sheets and pillowcases may appear clean, but can harbor irritants that will affect you while you sleep. These allergens easily wash away when the items are cleaned in hot water.
Avoid line-drying your clothing, or linens if you suffer from allergies, especially during the spring. While the smell and feel of fresh, line-dried laundry can be a treat. It can also make you miserable when you bring in pollen from outdoors. Use the clothes dryer when pollen levels are at their peak.
Your body could be responsible for your allergic reactions. Believe it or not, it’s true! Through the day pollen and dust build up on your skin, hair and clothes. At the end of the day, especially as you get into bed, these substances can wreak havoc on your airways. Shower each night and choose some fresh pajamas to wear to bed for a comfortable night of sleep.
If you feel as though you are having issues with dust and dust mites in your mattress, there are mattress sealers available to you. You can put your whole mattress in the plastic. With your sheets, you should never notice the difference of the plastic sheet being there at all.
Athletic types who struggle with allergies, often find themselves dreading their daily jog around the neighborhood when pollen counts are high. While some level of pollen will always be in the air at any given time, there is still hope. Pollen content is often at its highest between 5 a.m. and 10 a.m. Choose another period outside of this window, and you should have less trouble.
Many doctors are more than willing to write prescriptions for the latest and greatest allergy medications, but some are utterly clueless about the high price tag. If you are having a hard time paying for these medications, ask for samples or contact the drug manufacturer to inquire about patient assistance programs.
As you can see, there are many things that you can do that could help you combat your allergies. So do not wait any longer. Get up and put the great advice you just read about to use. Stop being afraid of your allergies and start living a normal life again.