Springtime Allergies: Nip Them in the Bud

Its that time of year again...allergy season!

Great. *le sigh*

Lucky for us, Mayo Clinic is here to help. They've got the answers to our "Help! I have allergies."-questions.

Reduce your exposure to pollen

There are a number of things that you can do to reduce your exposure to your allergy triggers:

• Stay indoors on dry, windy days — the best time to go outside is after a good rain, which helps clear pollen from the air.  
• Delegate lawn mowing, weed pulling and other gardening chores that stir up allergens.  
• Remove clothes you've worn outside; you may also want to shower to rinse pollen from your skin and hair.  
• Ban your pets from your bed or couch — pollen clings to pet fur.  
• Don't hang laundry outside — pollen can stick to sheets and towels.  
• If you do outside chores, wear a dust mask.

But, wait...There's more!

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• Allergies Suck! Series: What Are Allergies? (May 2009) 

Be sure to cover your face when you (or someone else) feel a sneeze comin on.

*Smooches&Hugs*