How to Prevent Seasonal Allergies

Millions of people suffer from seasonal allergies. After a long winter indoors, you throw open the windows at the first sign of spring, and promptly begin sneezing. Fortunately, there are ways you can prevent seasonal allergies. By following these few simple steps, help stop your runny nose and itchy eyes, and no longer dread the end of winter. Prevent seasonal allergies and enjoy Spring's warm weather.

Instructions

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  Take an additional 1,000 milligrams of vitamin C. Vitamin C has been shown to lower levels of histamine in the blood and can help prevent the symptoms of seasonal allergies. Eat fruits and vegetables high in vitamin C such as kiwifruit, brocolli, bell peppers and grapefruit rather than taking vitamin C capsules.

• 2

  Introduce more fatty acids to your diet. Substances like fish oil and flaxseed has been shown to prevent allergy symptoms in some people.

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  Wash clothes immediately after coming in from outdoors. Pollen and mold tend to cling to clothing. Removing these irritants as quickly as possible helps to prevent seasonal allergies.

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  Keep windows and doors closed during allergy season. Use air conditioning to filter pollen and mold from entering your house. Monitor the presence of mold and pollen in your home.

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  Remove items that can hold pollen and mold from your house, such as carpeting, drapes and even throw pillows. If you have carpeting, vacuum every day with a vacuum that uses a HEPA filter.

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  Have air purifiers in every room and run them every day to prevent seasonal allergies. Keep the air clean and free of any allergy-causing agents. Use a dehumidifier during months when humidity is high to avoid the growth of allergy-causing molds and fungi.