By sneak attack this weekend, some pollen found its way to my body and I was a mild wreck and felt like I was in a fog. Hay Fever season is in full gear here in Nevada and you can engrave your name through the pollen dust on any car hood at any given time right now. I think not getting enough sleep and skipping two night time showers did me in this weekend. So, I wanted to share my favorite hay fever tips that have been tried and true for my household–if you remember to follow them that is!
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- No wearing shoes in the house–this simply tracks in pollen, pesticides and what ever else you’ve been walking upon.
- Change your clothes as soon as you get home–take off those clothes that are carrying pollen.
- Shower nightly– pollen lands on your hair and then you when you lay your head on the pillow you’re now soaking your head in pollen.
- Keep windows closed each morning until after 10am–apparently, pollination is at it’s height before 10am.
- Take anti-histamines before you feel symptoms–speak to your allergist regarding a hay fever season plan–especially if you are asthmatic.
- Avoid the wind like the plague. The wind is not your friend right now.
- Get rest! Being tired does not help your immune system.
- BONUS: Tip–run a heavy duty air filter that you can move room to room to suck up any pollen that sneaks into your house.
One of the hardest things I find about managing both life threatening food allergies and asthma is talking to others. I hate to be the one that might be perceived as demanding, pushing or for asking too much. What I now know, fourteen years later, is that honest, clear information presented with kindness works!..
Great tips, Caroline, & so easy to enact in any environment. I hope that you’re feeling better soon.
Thankfully, yes as of this morning! Judie, will I see you tonight and on Thursday at our SB453 celebration and thank you to Senator Smith?
I just had my work schedule changed… again. I now work from 5 pm-2 am. I can’t join you for nighttime events -darn. Molly will be at cheer practice & can’t make the event, either. we will be with you in spirit!
Judie, Aw darn!! You are such a big part of our food allergy family in Reno!