How long do seasonal allergies last?
If spring’s budding trees and blooming flowers give way to itchy eyes, a stuffy nose and sneezing fits, you’re likely one of the estimated 60 million Americans affected by allergies or allergic rhinitis. When allergy symptoms leave you feeling miserable, all you want to know is how long seasonal allergies and symptoms will last.
The good news is that seasonal allergies are just that – seasonal. But seasonal allergies can happen in the spring, summer and fall, typically only relenting when plants go dormant for winter or die off. Fortunately, you don’t need to suffer through months of itching and sneezing. You can get relief by avoiding common allergy triggers and using over-the-counter (OTC) and prescription allergy medications.
How to reduce allergy triggers and symptoms
To quiet allergy symptoms, it’s important to reduce your exposure to pollen, mold and other common allergens that trigger your body’s immune response. Steps you can take to limit exposure include:
- Limiting the amount of time you spend outdoors
- Keeping windows in your home and car closed
- Investing in an air purifier for your home and office
- Showering and laundering clothing after being outside
- Exercising towards evening when pollen counts tend to be lower
Did you know
Untreated allergies can lead to ear and sinus infections.
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While reducing exposure to allergy triggers can help, many people also need to take allergy medication. Previously, you had to see an allergy specialist to get a customized allergy treatment plan. Now, you can get an allergy treatment plan that’s tailored to your specific needs online at Virtuwell. Your plan may include over-the-counter (OTC) or prescription allergy medications and nasal sprays as well as helpful tips on ways to relieve symptoms.
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