Allergies - Lifestyle Changes That Can Help Manage it!

The number of allergens are many and knowing what triggers your allergies can get complicated. The common triggers that are known to trigger allergic rhinitis are:

1. Moulds
2. Fungi
3. Pollen, the most common cause for allergies
4. Dust mites, and the faeces of dust mites that can cause severe allergic reactions
5. Cockroaches
6. Animal dander, which includes cat hair, dog fur, and may also include little flakes of skin

Avoiding the above mentioned triggers is more of a general guideline for the management of allergies. The lifestyle changes that you make to manage allergies:

1. Keep yourself hydrated at all times. Drink about eight to ten glasses of water every day. This will allow the mucous to be expelled with ease, if you experience any nose block.
2. During seasons like spring, when the amount of pollen in the air is at its maximum, limit your exposure. Try to stay indoors to avoid exposure to pollen or dust in the air.
3. Make it a point to take a shower before going to sleep as the residues of pollen and dust stuck to your skin are likely to make your symptoms worse.
4. Use fresh bedding and clothes every day. This will help to reduce your exposure to allergens.
5. Remove your carpets. Carpets are home to dust mites and pollen grains which become difficult to remove even with vacuum cleaners. Remove the carpets during the allergy season, and replace with hard flooring.
6. Keep windows and doors shut to avoid dust and pollen grains from entering the house and possibly causing allergies.
7. Avoid staying around pets. It that is not possible, then wash them at least once a week to reduce allergies.
8. Prevent inhaling cigarette smoke or smoking cigarettes. The smoke can be very harmful and can increase the risk of asthma in kids.
9. Avoid outdoor trips during seasons when the pollen count is high. If you wish to discuss about any specific problem, you can consult an Ayurveda.