No matter how careful you are with weeds, pollen grains or pets, you might still experience a runny nose, itching or coughing. The reason is probably because you might be still around the tricky allergens in your home. Closing your window or relying on the air conditions cannot help you to avoid allergic reactions unless you eliminate the real culprits which are triggering the problem. Before your symptoms worsen in the allergy season, consult an allergist and take the precautionary measures to be on the safer side.

Deal with allergic reactions from fragrances:

Many people are allergic to the chemicals used in the perfumes, body sprays, insect killing sprays or even other healthcare products. When the fragrances are sprayed in the air, it tends to affect the people with a sensitive nose. In fact, some people are also affected by the scented candles or the aromatic oil dispensers. Even though essential oils do not trigger nasal allergies, a mixture of multiple oils or other compounds used to manufacture the candles might cause the allergy. To avoid these reactions, consider the mildly scented body creams or moisturisers and turn to homemade body mists or natural body sprays.  Use organic soaps, and phthalate-free, non-scented detergents and cleaning solutions to minimise the problem. Take a walk in fresh air, if you experience allergic reactions from any fragrances outside your home.

Oil-based wall paints can be culprits too:

A newly painted wall, especially with oil-based paints can lead to a runny nose or headaches. Even after drying, the chemical solvents used in the paints release chemicals and trigger allergy symptoms. In order to overcome this problem, it is better to opt for the green certification marked latex paint or the paints with relatively low level of volatile organic compounds. Keep the doors and windows of the painted room open, to let in fresh air.

Clean your carpets, blinds, beddings and your soft toys as well:

It is not easy to believe that your soft toys can also be your enemies. In most of the cases, people clean their entire home but forget to clean their furry toys, which encourage the growth of microscopic bugs. The allergy doctors recommend, washing the soft toys with organic disinfectant and hot water at 140° to slay the bugs. Dry them thoroughly in the sunlight, to make sure that the mites are killed. Storing the non-washable toys in a ziplock and keeping them for 3-4 hours in the freezer can also wipe out the bugs.