Spring is in the air and summer is just around the corner!
Along with the arrival of birds, bees and more sunshine comes the pollen, dust
and other allergens that can cause us great discomfort. If you are one of the
estimated 36 million Americans who suffer from seasonal allergic rhinitis -
more popularly known as hay fever - summer may be a time of year you dread.[1]
Although there is not one simple cure to erase your allergies, there are
several simple ways to ease your symptoms.
There may not be a miracle drug on the market that can cure
your allergies, but you can cure all of your worries about living independently
with Life Alert Protection. As an aging senior, the risks of living alone are
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When over the
counter medications and limiting your time outdoors doesn’t seem to be easing
your allergy frustrations, what can you do? Everyday Health[2]
has compiled a list of allergy tricks you may have not tried yet and hopefully,
after reading this, you can enjoy the outdoors this summer rather than just
suffering through it.
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Wear
Sunglasses: Wearing
sunglasses outside can help to reduce the amount of pollen or spores that get
into your eyes. A recent study proved, an estimated 35 million Americans
experience hay fever cause by wind-borne pollen or mold spores.
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Wash
Your Bedding: One of the
biggest causes of indoor allergies is dust mites. These microscopic insects
love to live in your bedding. Washing your bedding with hot water and drying it
in a hot dryer is the best way to kill dust mites. If possible, try to wash
your bedding once a week.
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Take
a Vacation: If you can
identify your trigger season, you may be able to avoid the worst pollen
exposure by getting out of town for at least part of it. The beach is a great
place to escape pollen.
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Turn
on the AC: Mold thrives
in moisture so, to help control indoor mold use a dehumidifier or your air
conditioner to keep your home humidity close to 50%.
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Keep
Outdoor Pollens Outside:
Try taking some simple precautions to keep outdoor pollens out of your home,
such as: Wear a mask if you work outside, remove your clothes before entering
the house, shower right after doing yard work, use a dryer instead of hanging
your clothes outside and leave all windows in the house closed.
Take the control
back this summer and say sayonara to your allergies! Summer is the time of year
you should be able to enjoy the outdoors, the longer days and the warm nights
so, do just that all while under the protection of Life Alert. You can enjoy,
with confidence, all that summer has to offer knowing that with a simple touch
of a button, you can receive medical emergency response fast 24/7! Life Alert’s light weight, water proof medical
pendant can be worn under your summer tank top or hidden discreetly under your
bathing suit. No matter where you go this summer, Life Alert has got your back!
Allergies may be seasonal, but Life Alert Protection is year round! For a free Life Alert brochure, call 1-800-513-2934.
Works Cited:
1. Eure, Marian Anne. “Coping With Seasonal
Allergies.” About Health.
<http://seniorhealth.about.com/od/respiratorydisease/a/seasonal_allerg.htm
>.
2. Iliades ,Chris MD. “10 Allergy-Fighting
Tricks You May Not Have Tried.” Everyday
Health.
