The Other Spring Fever
Ah, the glories of spring: The trees blossom, the flowers bloom, and the sneezes resound. For the 35.9 million Americans who suffer from seasonal allergic rhinitis -- a.k.a. hay fever -- spring heralds a crop of discomforts. Here are a few steps to help you ease the sneezes.
- Vacuum, vacuum, vacuum. Use a machine with a HEPA (high-efficiency particulate) filter to catch the smallest particles instead of stirring them up.
- Clean air filters and ducts. HEPA filtering systems, electrostatic filters and other devices can help.
- Watch local pollen counts. Call 800 9-POLLEN (800 976-5536) for National Allergy Bureau reports.
- Close the windows. Keep the windows in your house and car closed when the pollen count is high.
- Know thy remedies. Antihistamines block the effects of histamine, which is released during an allergic reaction. Histamine is responsible for flulike symptoms.
- Don't forget the pets. Allergic reactions can intensify when dogs and cats shed their winter coats in the spring.
- Consult an allergist. If you've got it bad, consider immunotherapy (a series of shots with increasing doses of allergens). Prescription medications can also help your sniffles.
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