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Every summer, tiny enemies cause misery for countless unsuspecting Americans. These enemies – known as allergens – settle in nasal passages, causing a wave of unpleasant symptoms, such as non-stop sneezing, puffy and watering eyes, and an itchy, runny nose. The fun in the sun stops, as allergies put an end to good times in the great outdoors. But you don’t have to succumb to the enemy – combating seasonal allergies is easier than you think.
The Dog Days of Summer
Dust, pet dander and pollen can conspire to ruin your summer fun. Pollen is the biggest allergy threat in the summer. Male plants – including trees, grasses and weeds – release tiny grains of pollen into the air in an attempt to infiltrate and pollinate local plants. Some pollen inevitably veers from the flight plan and ends up in your nose. Pollen is harmless to most people, but can cause allergic reactions in others.
If you have allergies, this wayward pollen can send your immune system into high alert. Your body sees the pollen as a foreign invader and unleashes an army of antibodies that are specially equipped to defend your system. Antibodies attack the pollen, and as a result of this battle, your body releases histamines into the bloodstream. Histamines are responsible for the collateral damage of itchy eyes, runny nose and other symptoms of seasonal allergies.
Take Cover from Excessive Pollen
Pollen travels stealthily for miles before ambushing an unsuspecting nose. Scientists have devised methods to measure pollen in grains per cubic meter; the higher the pollen count, the more misery it causes. Pollen counts are typically highest in the morning, between 5 a.m. and 10 a.m.
When pollen counts climb, retreat to the personal compound of your home. If you must be outdoors, take safety measures to reduce your exposure to allergens when you venture outside into enemy territory.
Five Tips for Beating Summer Allergies
1. Secure your windows and use an air conditioner rather than a fan, which can blow more dust and pollen into the air. Make sure the unit is in good working order and that the air filter is clean. Allergens collect as dust in your air ducts and throughout your home; a clean filter prevents the spread of this dust.
2. Take off your shoes and change your clothes when you come in from the outdoors. This reduces the amount of pollen in your home.
3. Shower and wash your hair before you go to bed so you do not spread pollen on your pillow and inhale allergens all night.
4. Wear sunglasses to shield your eyes from airborne allergens.
5. Keep your home and car clean and free from allergens posing as harmless dust. The American Academy of Allergy Asthma and Immunology says that at least six detectable allergens have already invaded the majority of homes in the U.S.
Don’t let the annual invasion of allergens take all of the fun out of your summer! With a few simple steps, you can enjoy a season free of sneezing and wheezing.
