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Hay Fever Got You Sneezing Uncontrollably? 4 Strategies To Get Your Symptoms Under Control

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 If you suffer from hay fever, going outside can spell disaster, especially during spring and summer. You can't stay indoors all the time, but you can control the symptoms. However, you can take steps to reduce your exposure to allergens. Take precautionary measures during peak allergy seasons, will help you avoid the distress that can come with hay fever. Here are four strategies you can use to alleviate the symptoms that can make your symptoms go crazy during hay fever season.

Never Hang Your Clothes Outside to Dry

Hanging your clothes on the line outside is a great way to leave them smelling fresh and clean. Unfortunately, it's also a great way to bring in a load of pollen that will set your hay fever symptoms into high gear. To avoid bringing pollen in on your clean clothing, always use a clothes dryer instead of an outdoor clothes line.

Always Wash Your Hands After Being Outside

You know to wash your hands to remove germs, but you might not know that washing your hands will also remove pollen. Whenever you go outside, your hands come in contact with pollen. Virtually everything you touch while you're outside is coated with an invisible layer of pollen. To keep pollen away from your eyes, nose, and mouth, always wash your hands as soon as you come in to the house.

Change Your Shower Schedule

If you're in the habit of taking a shower in the morning, you should change your habit to evening showers. Showering before you go to bed will remove any pollen that has collected on your hair and skin throughout the day. Without your evening shower, the pollen that's on your hair and skin could transfer to your pillows. Once it's on your pillows, it can get into your eyes, which will aggravate your hay fever symptoms.

Know the Local Pollen Counts

If you don't follow the local pollen counts, you might not realize that certain times of the day are worse for hay fever sufferers than others. Before you head outside, remember to check the pollen count. Knowing the pollen count will allow you to adjust your schedule accordingly. Don't let hay fever symptoms get the best of you. The strategies described here will help you steer clear of situations that may aggravate your allergies. If your hay fever symptoms get worse, talk to your doctor about changing your current treatment plans.  


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