Allery And Asthma Season

I just read in our local newspaper today that the month of May, is allergy season. No wonder I have been sniffling and sneezing for quite awhile now. And even my husband has been coughing too. I'm just thankful that our kids didn't got it. Although, they cough and wheeze sometimes but not as bad as ours. Here in our place many people are more likely to get allergies because we are surrounded by redwood trees and plants.

Here are helpful tips to prevent allergies that I learned from our local newspaper ; The Triplicate:

• Remove allergens such as mold or dust from the home. Dust mites, mold, and pet dander are the primary triggers for asthma and sinus congestion.
•  Install HEPA filters in bedrooms. Encase both your pillow and mattresses in allergen-impermeable covers. Wash the bedding in your home every week in water that is hotter than 130 degrees F to further reduce dust mites and allergens where you sleep.
•  Carpets are a perfect environment for dust mites and other allergens to fester in. Changing from carpet to hard floors will reduce the allergens that are harmful to your family. 
•  Find an allergy specialist near you.
•  Check local pollen and allergen levels. Stock up on seasonal allergy medications and antihistamines to be prepared during heavy allergy seasons. Limit exposure to outdoor allergens as much as possible, especially when pollen counts are high.
•  Inspect your house for leaks. Allergens, mice, and cockroaches can enter very small cracks or holes in your home.
•  For people with asthma, recognize the signs and symptoms of asthma and the importance of access to rescue medication. Learn how to administer an inhaler properly. 
•  Nasal decongestants have been proven to actually trap bacteria, so it is recommended you do not take these unless you absolutely have to.