How To Avoid/Ease Springtime Allergies

Springtime is a great season. Winter is over, the weather is nice, the days are long, and all the flowers are in full bloom. However, the flowers being in full bloom may also be one of the reasons that people really hate the spring. The spring season is known as allergy season for millions of people who suffer watery eyes and sneezing by just talking a walk in the park on a beautiful spring day. Pollen is usually the culprit for many of these allergy sufferers but there are plenty of others like ragweed, oak, maple, and even just general mold that can make this season horrible. Luckily, there's ways to make the allergy season bearable.

One of the best ways to avoid the sniffling, sneezing, and watery eyes that comes with the allergy season is to do the time honored tradition of spring cleaning. Over the winter, dust and mold could have piled up on shelves and furniture around the house. Now, while dust may not cause allergies it does serve as an irritant that can open the doors to pollen and ragweed reeking havoc on your nose, eyes, and throat.

Another smart way to get through the spring is to be aware of the pollen counts that are in effect. If pollen is high then it's probably best to hang home instead of going out and coming back sick. The worst times for pollen is usually between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. but even then it's best to be aware of when pollen is at it's highest.

Also, doing laundry constantly helps to wash clothes clean of any irritants that may have latched on. Use warm water and do the laundry indoors to make sure that you didn't take home any pollen that may hide out in your home for weeks. Doing this will not only keep your clothes clean but will keep your allergies from running wild.

Hope springs eternal, but so does pollen, so be aware that every time you bend over to smell the flowers that you may come up sneezing. However, if you follow these easy tips a walk in the park will be just that.