The holidays are here & that means that it is once again the best time of the year! However, if you suffer from allergies all year round or in the winter then you are probably dreading going home for the Holidays! Centennial Medical is here to tell you that you don’t need to be scared of your winter allergies anymore! We have some tips that should help you overcome & stay one step ahead of those nasty allergies!
Timing, Timing, Timing
The best time to stop allergies is before they even happen! Yes, that’s right you should be preparing and dedicating for your allergies approximately 1-2 weeks before you usually start getting symptoms. If you wait until you already have symptoms then you have made it harder for you to fight off your allergies this year. The warmer the weather the more of a chance you have of getting stronger allergy symptoms in the winter.
Stay away from the mold
Mold is everyone’s worst enemy when it comes to allergies. Mold can exist & grow anywhere that is wet in a warm place. By this, we mean places that have a moist damp environment more than likely the mold that can harm you the most is the mold that is found in your house. You should be looking for mold in the following places:
- Under your couch
- Under your sink
- Shower
- Bathroom
- Under cabinets that may have had a leak near them
- Basement pipes/heater
Mold in a house can be devastating to one’s health over a certain period of time. Slight exposure to mold can make your already existent allergies skyrocket!
Be careful about doing chores
When doing chores most specifically cleaning, most of the time this involves getting close to the dirty things around the house. A lot of dust, mold, & pollen may kick up when you are doing activities such as sweeping, mopping, wiping you are putting your face & mouth near these particles. The best way to try to avoid allergies while doing chores is to wear a mask that covers your nose & mouth.
We hope that these tips will help you beat allergies this year for the holidays!