If you are living with allergy you need to be cautious of how you live your life. To guide you here are dos and don’ts:
Dos when living with allergy
Take your medications: If you suffer from seasonal allergies, always take antihistamines before the season starts. The medications are known to cause drowsiness; therefore, take them before you go to bed to avoid getting drowsy during the day.
Change air filters: Most homes have air filters that trap pollen, mold and dust. It’s recommended that you replace the filters once every month. Even if you do it, ensure that you change them before a new season begins. To protect yourself efficiently, install HEPA filters.
Avoid triggers: Regardless of whether you are taking medications or not you should avoid pollen, dust, food, or any other factors that cause your allergies to flare up or worsen. Here are some of the things that you can do to protect yourself:
- Avoid pets
- Stay indoors and close windows when pollen levels are high
- Cover your beddings with allergy proof coverings. This is to trap dust mites
Make use of technology: With the coming of applications you can now use technology to your advantage. If you are allergic to pollen download an allergy app onto your phone or tablet. The app will let you know when pollen levels are high and when you are safe to move outdoors.
Eat right: A weak body is affected by even the smallest infection. To ensure that you have a strong body and immune system, eat the right foods. Some of the best foods to eat are those containing omega-3-fatty acids. The fatty acids reduce allergy symptoms and also reduce inflammation. You can get these nutrients from shellfish and fatty fish
Don’ts when living with allergy
Stress yourself: According to allergy doctors, stress raises cytokine levels. Cytokine is a protein that is produced as part of the body’s response to allergy. Due to production of the protein, you have heightened allergy symptoms thus worsening your condition.
Drinking alcohol: While alcohol will give a buzz, it’s unhealthy to you. It’s more harmful if you are taking your antihistamine medications. According to professionals, taking alcohol with your medications puts you at the risk of having double sedation effect.
Parting shot
These are dos and don’ts that you should observe when suffering with allergy. Before you take any allergy treatment, get the advice of a certified allergist.