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Peeling and cooking these foods may help, but some people will need to avoid them entirely.
Hot, humid weather increases atmospheric ozone pollution throughout the warmer months. This can cause coughing and chest pain in anyone who is exposed to it, especially people with asthma and allergies.
Sulfites are compounds that actually cause an allergic reaction. These compounds occur naturally in both beer and wine.
Alcohol, and red wine in particular, can make allergies worse. While all booze acts as a vasodilator, meaning it widens blood vessels, which can lead to a runny nose, red wine is especially problematic, as it’s so high in sulfites.
Dust in the air can also cause problems. Especially if forced air, like the one coming from a fan, sets dust off.
Certain raw produce, like apples, tomatoes, and celery, have a protein on the surface that the body can confuse with pollen. It’s called oral allergy syndrome and can lead to an itchy throat and mouth.
Just like candles and perfume, swimming in or just sitting by a chlorinated pool can be just as bad for your allergies. Chlorine is an irritating gas and will do the same thing that fumes will.
If you don’t want to give up your contacts, opt for hard ones instead of the softer styles, or try the disposable options.
Ditch the contacts and reach for your glasses during allergy season. This is because lenses might accidentally trap pollen in your eyes, which causes irritation.
If you can, air out the sheets and allow natural sunlight to dry them out. It will then be harder for these microorganisms and allergens to survive.
Also, beware of cleaning products that contain bleach. Though the concentration is less than that in a pool, it may be enough to be an irritant for some people.
This fall activity can be a trigger if you're sensitive to mold. Mold loves damp areas, so if you rake leaves, you're going to move a lot of mold around.
Even if you're not allergic to your furry friend, your pets can still cause an allergy flare by taking pollen indoors on their paws and/or fur.
If you're waking stuffed up every morning, taking a shower before bed may help wash away the allergens from your body.
Indoor allergens like dust mites thrive in the confines of bedding and mattresses. So by making your bed, you're literally tucking them into their dream home.
Therefore, you might want to wipe them off a bit when they come back inside.
Research shows that stress is bad news for allergy sufferers. A 2021 study published in the International Journal of Molecular Sciences suggests that hormones related to stress stimulate mast cell production, the cells associated with allergic inflammation in the nose.
When you don't feel well and you're anxious, that's when your symptoms tend to be worse. The good news is that relaxing can help against this trigger.
Pollen doesn't just cling to your clothes. It also sticks to skin and hair. So keep that in mind next time you're thinking about skimping on your shower!
With dozens of drugs to choose from, the allergy meds aisle at the pharmacy can be overwhelming. And then, the majority of them are lumped into one of three categories: antihistamines, decongestants, and corticosteroids.
Your allergies are likely to be worse on dry, sunny, and windy days when trees release pollen into the air and spread it around.
An antihistamine typically relieves sneezing, itchiness, and runny nose, while decongestants combat congestion from swollen nasal passages. Corticosteroids relieve swelling and itchiness. However, do see an allergist if bothersome symptoms persist.
Also, drizzly and overcast days can also trigger symptoms. Light rain stirs up the pollen in the air, causing it to rupture and disperse the tiny particles.
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Pollen can easily get stuck to your clothes when you're out and about. Then you bring all those irritants home and spread them around.
To stop the proliferation of any potential allergens, change your clothes as soon as you get home, and wash them in hot water.
That includes perfume, scented candles, incense, and holiday decorations. Try to go au naturel until allergy season is over.
Products containing added fragrance can irritate the lining of the eyelids and nasal passages.
Mold may also be to blame for allergy symptoms while you mow the lawn. People often think they're having a grass allergy, but if it's during the fall, then it's more likely an allergy to mold.
For those who suffer from seasonal allergies, autumn and what comes with it isn't all fun and games. Just think about all the itching, sneezing, and watery eyes. Yikes! And while certain triggers are pretty obvious, like a walk in the park, there are some everyday things that could unintentionally make your allergies even more unbearable.
Curious? Click through this gallery to learn more about the triggers of those pesky symptoms.
Triggers that are making your allergies worse
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For those who suffer from seasonal allergies, autumn and what comes with it isn't all fun and games. Just think about all the itching, sneezing, and watery eyes. Yikes! And while certain triggers are pretty obvious, like a walk in the park, there are some everyday things that could unintentionally make your allergies even more unbearable.
Curious? Click through this gallery to learn more about the triggers of those pesky symptoms.