5 Facts About Seasonal Allergies That Change The Way They�re Treated

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Not everyone starts with allergies, and not all allergies are treated the same. Understanding your body and how your allergies are treated is important. A one size fits all treatment isn’t going to give you the best results. Custom treatments are necessary for many people. In this article, we are going to talk about five facts about seasonal allergies that change the way they are treated.

The following facts will help you understand how seasonal allergies impact your day to day life so you can get your allergies under control.

1) Allergy Developments

Even if you didn’t have certain allergies as a child, you could develop them when you get older. If you develop multiple allergies, you may need to be treated differently as your allergies develop. Since your allergies can change over time, it is important to monitor your health and pay attention to any signs of change. Keep your doctor up to date on anything that is going on in your life so they can help you identify potential problems.

As your allergies develop, you may notice increases in symptoms, or you might notice they are simply different. Make sure to take note of any changes in case there are other treatments that may be more effective for your case.

2) Seasonal Allergies Can Trigger Asthma Flare-ups

There is a connection between allergies and asthma. Many children that have asthma have some environmental allergies which mean there is likely to be asthma flares when allergy season hits. These flares are sometimes referred to as allergic asthma and simply put means allergens are triggering asthma symptoms. Common asthma symptoms are coughing, chest tightness, shortness of breath and wheezing. Allergic asthma has to be treated differently than normal allergies or normal asthma so make sure to communicate with your doctor to get the best treatment.

3) Moving to a New Region Won’t Cure Allergies

If you’ve been thinking about moving so you can avoid allergies, you only have a short time before your body catches up and you start to notice new allergies in your environment. These new allergies will require new treatment after developing an understanding of what is going on in your body. There are allergies in every environment so even when you move you can’t escape them totally, and it will be necessary to learn what new allergies you have and how they need to be treated.

4) Antihistamines Before Allergies Is Best

If you know you have allergies, it is best to do your best to prevent allergy symptoms than to try to get rid of them after they’ve already developed. Blocking histamines before to start showing up in your life will keep you from having to deal with things like nasal congestions, itching, and sneezing. Pay attention to whether your allergies have a pretty consistent seasonal pattern and if so, make sure you get ahead of the time when you usually start to experience symptoms by using antihistamines. Antihistamines may not help with stuffiness so you may need to look into a nasal steroid spray and they should be used before symptoms come up as well.

5) Allergy Shots Aren’t Your Only Long-Term Solution

If you are a long time allergy shot user, you may have come to believe that allergy shots are the only way to keep your allergies at bay. There are also sublingual tablets that dissolve under your tongue that can help you with symptoms if you have certain grass or ragweed allergies. If you are afraid of shots, then this could be a good solution for your challenge. If you plan to use this treatment, you will need to start taking it several months before allergy season and throughout the allergy season as well.

Naturally Minimizing Seasonal Allergies

The more tools you have in your tool belt to fight seasonal allergies, the better. It can be frustrating when you are trying to breathe and can’t seem to catch your breath even during regular activities. Instead of struggling use the following tips to help you reduce your symptoms and keep your quality of life as high as possible during allergy season.

• Keep outerwear and shoes in a designated area in order to keep pollen exposure to a minimum.
• Throw out your rugs during allergy season. Rugs hold allergens and make it difficult to keep them out of the house.
• Clean floors and windows on a daily basis to reduce dust mites and other allergens that love to hang out in these areas.
• Bring your exercise indoors during days that are windy and dry.

Conclusion

Dealing with allergies may seem like a never-ending task when you are in allergy season. While your life may be different during allergy season, you don’t have to decrease your quality of life when you learn how to manage your symptoms so you can do as many of the things you love as possible without putting yourself into a coughing or sneezing fit.

As developments in the healthcare industry continue to advance, it becomes easier for patients to manage their own health. AI is one of the things that is beginning to allow people to manage their health without as much interaction with a healthcare professional. As these advancements continue, it will become easier and easier to take care of yourself without even going out of your home.

Courtney P.

I’m a 20-something stay-at-home mother and wife. I have an amazing husband, a beautiful daughter, two loving dogs, and a lazy cat. I wouldn’t change my life for anything! I love to read, listen to music, cook and blog!

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