| There are 35 million Americans who suffer from | | | | shower to wash off any allergens that may have |
| seasonal allergies; there are many, many more | | | | collected on your body. |
| that suffer from allergies year round. Symptoms | | | | - Shampoo your carpets on a regular basis and |
| of allergies range the gamut from sneezing, runny | | | | vacuum at least twice a week, more if you can. |
| noses, itchy throats and eyes to skin rashes. | | | | Do not wear your shoes in the house, allergens |
| Fortunately there are some ways to get allergy | | | | come in on your shoes and take up residence in |
| relief and minimize the effects of them on your | | | | your carpets. |
| health. | | | | - On days when you know pollen counts (or |
| - For starters, if you have allergies of any type | | | | whatever you are allergic to) are high stay inside |
| you should invest in a good quality indoor air | | | | if at all possible with the windows closed and run |
| purifier. HEPA air purifiers are a great way to help | | | | your air purifier. |
| alleviate symptoms. These filters catch things like | | | | There is no perfect way to stop seasonal (or |
| dust, pollen, pet and dander. They also eliminate | | | | any) allergies. There are some other preventive |
| viruses, mold spores and bacteria in your home | | | | things you can do though to make your home a |
| and make your house smell nicer because they | | | | healthier place. For example, start by getting rid |
| remove odors along with smoke and chemical | | | | of drapes and window coverings that are cloth |
| fumes. | | | | and collect dust. Less dust, less allergies. If you |
| - You should also wash your sheets and clothes | | | | can part with your carpet do so, wood floors are |
| frequently to get rid of pollen and other allergens | | | | easier to keep clean. Wash your sheets at least |
| that can find its way into your home on your | | | | weekly and use that HEPA filter as much as you |
| clothes from the outside world. We all know that | | | | can. If the pollen (or other allergen count) is very |
| clothes hung to dry outside on a nice spring day | | | | high, you may want to consider wearing a face |
| smell great but they also catch all the allergens, so | | | | mask that will block airborne particles, at least |
| use your clothes dryer. | | | | around the house. |
| - When you come indoors for the day take a | | | | |