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How to Minimize the Impact of Outdoor Allergens |
Thirty-five million Americans suffer from seasonal allergies that are
reaching their peak beginning with the pollination of the nation’s
trees. Along with mold spores, tree pollen brings runny noses, itchy
eyes and irritated throats. And the season doesn’t end until winter’s
first frost.
Here is a list of 10 things you can do to minimize the impact of outdoor allergens:
1. Consult your allergist or physician.
2. Remove your shoes before or as soon as you enter the house.
3. Keep windows and doors shut to keep pollen out of your home; keep car windows closed.
4. Wash your hair and clothes to wash off pollen when you come inside.
5. Change air filters regularly in heat pumps or air conditioners.
6. Do not dry your clothes outside. Use a clothes dryer instead.
7. Cover up. When out in the yard, block airborne materials by wearing face masks approved by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health.
8. Purify your air. Use room air purifiers with HEPA filters. They remove 99% of airborne allergens and irritants.
9. Clean linens. Regularly replace pillows and wash mattress covers.
10. Clean your carpets and rugs. Vacuum twice a week.
USA Today
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