Welcome to Spring - and Allergy Season!

 Spring is in the air! It’s time to be excited about warmer temperatures, fresh air, and beautiful flowers. Unfortunately, though, spring is also the season when allergies tend to flare up. Pollen counts are soaring, and noses everywhere are starting to run. If you or a family member suffer from springtime allergies, here are a few ways you can reduce symptoms and better enjoy the season.

1. Fill your prescriptions for allergy medications.

If you already have a prescription for an allergy medication, make sure you head to your local pharmacy and fill the prescription before symptoms flare up. If you use an over-the-counter medication, stock up on that, too. Don’t hesitate to ask a pharmacist for advice if you are not sure which medications will work best for you.

2. Wash clothing after spending time outdoors.

When you spend time outside in the spring, pollen gets on your clothing. Then, you bring the clothing inside, and the pollen gets spread throughout your home!

You can put an end to this cycle by washing clothing immediately after you do outdoor activities like mowing the lawn or gardening. Better yet, you can bag it up and let a wash and fold laundry service take care of it. This way, you don’t need to have any contact with the pollen-laden clothing.

Also avoid wearing shoes inside after you’ve worn them outside. Leave them on a mat outside the door, or rinse the soles off immediately after bringing them inside.

3. Remind your older loved ones about allergy care.

If you have older relatives, make sure you check in with them to ensure they have the allergy meds they need. Help them make an appointment with their allergist or doctor, if needed.

For loved ones with an in-home caregiver, you should check to ensure the caregiver is aware of their allergies and allergy medication needs.

4. Hire someone else to do your landscaping.

If you have moderate to severe allergies, it’s probably worth hiring someone else to handle your landscaping. This will greatly reduce your exposure to pollen so your symptoms remain more manageable.

Allergy symptoms can be a pain to deal with, but don’t let them ruin your springtime. If you stock up on allergy meds, hire a laundry service, remind your loved ones about allergy care, and contract out your landscaping, you will be set for a Spring with less sneezing.

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