Pollen Allergies Symptoms, Precautions and Cure With Air Purifiers Are you prone to pollen or seasonal allergies? Do you suffer from colds and sore throats often? A large number of people suffer from pollen and seasonal allergies. Pollen spores are generally tiny powdery round or oval grains that are released from blooming plants. Though pollen spores are meant to fertilize other parts of the plant, they are carried further away by the wind or insects and found in the air that we breathe. When these pollen spores enter the human body through our nose, throat or skin they can trigger a seasonal allergic reaction. Pollen allergies are seasonal and last for some or part of the year, mostly during the spring or fall. Pollen spores can travel a long distance by wind, and their levels in the air can vary from place to place. Some of the common symptoms of pollen allergies are: • Nasal congestion • Sore itchy throat • Cough • Runny nose • Sneezing • Watery eyes The eyes can also be affected which leads to redness of eyes, itching and even allergic conjunctivitis, I.e. watering of eyes. A blocked or stuffy nose can also result in a headache and you might also experience difficulty in sleeping. Other symptoms also include allergic asthma, and hay fever (Allergic Rhinitis). Rhinitis is marked by the inflammation of the nose. Allergic Rhinitis can disturb sleep, affect concentration and impact general quality of life. Treatment Here are some precautions you can take indoors and outdoors to avoid the effects of a pollen allergy: • Pets can be a carrier of pollen spores. If you allow pets to play outdoors, avoid bringing them into your bedroom. • Keeping the windows and doors in your home closed can also help prevent pollen spores from coming inside. • During pollen season, avoid using fans or opening windows in the attic. • Dry your clothes in the machine dryer rather than hanging them outside. • When you plan to go on a vacation during high pollen season, choose a place where pollens levels are low, for instance beaches. • Try not to be outdoors or keep your activities minimum during the early morning hours as that is the time when pollen spores are most widespread. • People allergic to pollen should keep their car windows closed when traveling. • Those who suffer from pollen allergies, should avoid mowing the grass. • If you do insist on maintaining your lawn and doing yard work yourself, don't forget to wear a mask to protect yourself from pollen spores entering through your nose. Apart from these precautions, there are various prescription medications that provide relief to allergy sufferers. There are alternative ways through which you can avoid pollen allergies and stay healthy such as by using a personal or home air purifier. Avoiding airborne pollens and allergens all of the time can be difficult. Pollen is present everywhere you go. A high performance personal rechargeable air purifier that emits healthy negative ions can keep you safe from pollen spores. These negative ions force the pollen spores, dust mites, smoke, mold and viruses away from the users personal space. While traveling, people who are allergic to pollen can use a travel air purifier by simply hanging it around their neck. The best part about using an air purifier is that you can go anywhere you want, perform your duties and day to day work without any worry. Personal air purifiers are also silent. Whether you travel, work outside or visit your local grocery store; wearing a personal air purifier around your neck minimizes your chances of being affected by pollen spores and allow you to live a healthy and quality life. http://youtu.be/SE-TD0NjvsI

• published: 10 Apr 2015
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