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Top 10 Allergy Tips
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Allergy season is year round for some people. And for others it gets particularly bad right about now. Either way, check out this helpful list of tips:
| 1. | Watch out when eating out - When dining out, alert your waiter about your food allergies before you order. |
| 2. | Keep an eye on the count - Those with allergies might want to avoid going outdoors on high pollen-count days. Peak time is early morning from 5 a.m. to 10 a.m. |
| 3. | Police your pollen exposure - Leave your air conditioning on to recirculate the air and keep it clean and dry. After spending time outdoors, take a shower, wash your clothes and wipe your glasses. |
| 4. | Can't bee too careful - To avoid bee stings and potential allergic reactions from bug and insect bites, wear long sleeves, pants, and shoes with socks. Do not wear perfumes or sweet-scented products that would invite over insects. |
| 5. | Know your surroundings - During high pollen season in the spring, spend time at low pollen areas such as the beach or ocean. |
| 6. | Don't let it all hang out - Do not hang your clothes or sheets to dry outdoors because pollen can easily deposit and accumulate. Wash sheets in a temperature greater than 130 degrees to reduce dust mites, which are insects invisible to the naked eye but the most common cause of allergy symptoms. |
| 7. | Reduce mites to dust - To reduce dust mites, remove carpets or area rugs from your home or office. To protect your mattress and pillows, purchase dust mite-zippered encasings from your local department store. Install a HEPA (high-efficiency particulate arrester) filter to remove dust that's freely floating in the air. |
| 8. | Don't sleep with your dog - Allergy sufferers should keep pets outdoors if possible or, at least, out of your bedroom. Bathing your cat or dog on a weekly basis will reduce dander accumulation and can reduce allergen exposure. |
| 9. | Your home is not a roach motel - Food should be in tight containers. Take out the trash regularly. Wash dishes immediately after use, and wipe countertops to avoid cockroach allergy and infestation. |
| 10. | Avoid the same mold song - To reduce indoor exposure, use a dehumidifier to keep the humidity in your home below 50 percent. Visible mold growth on ceilings, walls, showers and windows can be cleaned with a mild bleach solution. |
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