Seasonal allergies are an exceedingly common ailment; many of us will struggle with allergies to things like pollen at one point or another in our lives. If you struggle with allergies, you may be surprised to know that there are many different options available to you to help manage your symptoms.

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.

When traveling in a car, use the air conditioning, and keep the windows closed. This will help seal the allergens out of your car if you need to travel during allergy season. Make sure you set your air conditioner on its recirculate setting, so that you are not bringing in outside air. Aim the vents so they do not blow into your face.

If you suffer from any allergies, be sure to keep air-filters and air ducts clean throughout the year. They will harbor allergy inducing particles like pollen, and may recirculate them in your breathing air. A few times a year, take them out and clean them according to the manufacturer’s instructions.

It is tempting to open windows to save on cooling costs when the sun is shining. This, however, can cause a flare-up of allergy symptoms. The best way to do this is to put a HEPA filter on your air conditioner and it will get rid of your indoor allergens. While it’s not quite the same as a springtime breeze, it definitely helps you to breathe in clean air.

Skin tests can help you figure out what you are allergic to, although they do not really help you understand how allergic you are to something. For example, a test may indicate that you are allergic to a certain type of spore. It may be that you suffer only very mild symptoms when the allergen is present, or you may suffer nothing whatsoever.

Shower, and wash your hair before going to bed every night. Believe it or not, pollen can collect in your hair and on your body. Causing allergies to worsen overnight. Be sure to wash your body, and hair thoroughly before going to bed. This can be prevention for this happening.

If allergies are causing your nose to drip constantly, you might experience chafing, redness and soreness around your nostrils. Using paper tissues to stop drips can make this condition even worse. Instead, discretely dab at your nose with a cotton cloth or handkerchief or apply Vaseline to your nostrils to protect your skin.

If you are someone who suffers from constant allergy attacks, you may be feeling helpless. The best thing that you can do for yourself is to talk to a professional. They will be able to test you on for a variety of allergies and let you know which ones you suffer from.

Just because you have pollen allergies, doesn’t mean you have to live life without the beauty of flowers. Instead, learn which varieties are best, and use them to fill your flower beds, and home. Avoid planting the most serious offenders: daisies, sunflowers, chrysanthemums and dahlias. Instead, opt for gladiolus, periwinkles, and begonias.

To minimize dust in your environment, clean with microfiber cloths, mop heads, and other tools. Unlike cotton cloths, microfiber cleaning cloths have a slight electrostatic charge, that enables them to grab onto dust particles. Rather than being spread around the room, dust particles stick tight, maximizing your cleaning power.

If you have been outside for 60 minutes or so, it is almost certain that you have attracted at least some airborne allergens. As soon as you can, get into a warm shower before bed. Water washes away pollen, mold spores, and other allergens. Allergens can get trapped in your hair, on your skin, on your clothing, etc. Be sure to wash well.

If you enjoy the outdoors but avoid going out because you suffer from allergies, consider spending time outside after the rain. Rain helps minimize the amount of pollen that is found in the air. So you will find the least amount of pollen after a nice rain storm has passed through.

Slow down. When you find yourself dealing with pet allergies, you may initially be distraught and think you have to give up a beloved pet. The truth is there are many ways to deal with this type of problem without losing your loved one. Talk to a medical professional to see what options you have.

You do not have to accept allergy symptoms such as watery eyes, a runny nose, and difficulty breathing as simply inevitable. There are many things that you can do to gain relief from seasonal allergies; hiding out inside is no longer your only option! So go out and enjoy the world!

Simple Tricks On How To Deal With Allergies was originally published on Spring