Spring, flowers, pollen, ACHOO!

  Spring brings budding trees, blooming flowers, and fresh cut grass.  It also brings on the dreaded onslaught of outdoor allergies.  If you’re one that regularly feels the affects of allergies, there are steps you can take to help minimize the effects of the explosion of pollens:

1. Keep doors & windows closed during peak pollen months.
2. Use your air conditioner and replace the air filters.
3. If you want to spend time outdoors, do it when the pollen counts are lower.  Midday and afternoon tend to be the highest.
4. Take an antihistamine before spending time outdoors.
5. Avoid open or freshly mowed fields.
6. Postpone yard work, or have someone else do it.
7. Don’t dry laundry outdoors during periods of high pollen.
8. If you exercise outdoors, do you warm-ups, stretching, and cool-down indoors.  This minimized the time you spend outside.
9. Wear sunglasses when outside, and don’t touch or rub your eyes.

As always, consult with your doctor with all health issues.
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