{"id":2264,"date":"2021-04-22T15:01:12","date_gmt":"2021-04-22T19:01:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.entofga.com\/?p=2264"},"modified":"2021-04-22T15:01:15","modified_gmt":"2021-04-22T19:01:15","slug":"how-to-stop-spring-allergies-before-they-start","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.entofga.com\/how-to-stop-spring-allergies-before-they-start\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Stop Spring Allergies Before They Start"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Between the blossoming flowers on the trees in town and getting to visit <a href=\"https:\/\/atlantabg.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">the Atlanta Botanical Garden<\/a>, who doesn\u2019t love spring? If you have <a href=\"https:\/\/www.entofga.com\/nose\/allergy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">seasonal allergies<\/a>, you may think that the runny nose, sneezing and itching makes springtime miserable, but it doesn\u2019t have to. Below we provide tips to help you manage your allergies so you can stop and smell the flowers without the unpleasant side-effects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Reduce Exposure to Allergens<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.entofga.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/allergies-sinus-pressure-1280x800.jpg\" alt=\"Woman with sinus pressure.\" class=\"wp-image-2266\" width=\"257\" height=\"161\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.entofga.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/allergies-sinus-pressure-1280x800.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/www.entofga.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/allergies-sinus-pressure-768x480.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.entofga.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/allergies-sinus-pressure-1536x960.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.entofga.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/allergies-sinus-pressure-scaled.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 257px) 100vw, 257px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Allergens are substances that are normally harmless unless you have <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/acaai.org\/allergies\/seasonal-allergies\" target=\"_blank\">allergies<\/a>, in which case your immune system thinks they are invaders and produces histamine to fight them off. Histamine is a chemical that causes your allergy symptoms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To reduce your exposure to springtime allergens, we recommend\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Staying inside on dry or windy days. Allergens can be carried on the wind for miles. The best time to enjoy the outdoors is right after it has rained, as this clears pollen from the air.<\/li><li>After spending time outside, change your clothes and rinse off in the shower right away.<\/li><li>When doing outdoor chores, wear a pollen mask. If possible, delegate chores like mowing the lawn and pulling weeds to someone without allergies or hire a professional.<\/li><li>Avoid hanging laundry outside to dry, as it will collect pollen.<\/li><li>Check your local forecast for pollen counts. Stay indoors on days when pollen counts are expected to be high, and avoid spending time outside in the early morning when counts are highest.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Keep an Allergen-Free Home<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Unfortunately, there\u2019s no way to ensure your home stays completely free of allergens. However, there are measures you can take to reduce the amount of allergens within your house:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>If you have air conditioning, turn it on when pollen counts are high.<\/li><li>If you have forced air heating or cooling, use high-efficiency particulate air (HEPA) filters, and be sure to change them regularly.<\/li><li>If you don\u2019t have forced air, install a portable HEPA filter in your bedroom.<\/li><li>Regularly dust, vacuum your floors and wash your curtains and bedding.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>For more information about how to reduce your exposure to allergens or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.entofga.com\/contact\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">to schedule an allergy test<\/a>, call the experts at ENT of Georgia today!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Learn More About Allergies<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.entofga.com\/wp-admin\/post.php?post=2260&amp;action=edit\" target=\"_blank\">Can Wearing a Mask Help Your Allergies?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.entofga.com\/what-you-need-to-know-about-pollen-allergies\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">What You Need to Know About Pollen Allergies<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.entofga.com\/tips-for-reducing-mold-allergies\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Tips for Reducing Mold Allergies<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Between the blossoming flowers on the trees in town and getting to visit the Atlanta Botanical Garden, who doesn\u2019t love spring? If you have seasonal allergies, you may think that the runny nose, sneezing and itching makes springtime miserable, but it doesn\u2019t have to. Below we provide tips to help you manage your allergies so&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2266,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_seopress_robots_primary_cat":"none","_seopress_titles_title":"","_seopress_titles_desc":" If you have seasonal allergies, you may think that the runny nose, sneezing and itching makes springtime miserable. 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