This season, allergies are more aggressive than usual: how to reduce the impact of pollen on the body

Recent data shows that 50 million Americans suffer from allergies. Allergy seasons have become longer and more severe in recent years, and are affecting more people than ever before, reports TheHealthy.

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Here are six simple tips to help manage allergy symptoms.

If your runny nose, sneezing, watery eyes and other seasonal allergy symptoms seem worse than ever this year, don't think so.

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Seasonal allergies typically occur in the spring, summer, and early fall and are usually caused by pollen from trees, grasses, weeds, or mold spores. However, our activity on the planet - carbon dioxide from burning coal, gasoline and natural gas - causes plants to produce even more pollen. As a result, even people who have never suffered from allergies experience symptoms.

How to deal with allergies

You're not powerless in the face of a lot of pollen - Ogden suggests a few simple steps:

• Check your pollen count before leaving home. Check the National Allergy Bureau website to see pollen counts in your area. Pollen counts are reported as low, moderate, high or very high. Avoid being outside on days with high or very high pollen counts, especially windy days.
• Check with an allergist. Find out what you're allergic to so you can be better prepared and know when to start taking your medications. If you know your allergens, you can choose an over-the-counter antihistamine or nasal spray, decongestants, and antihistamine eye drops. If they don't help, try allergy shots.
• Run the HEPA filter. HEPA filters - short for High Efficiency Particulate Air Filters - can remove at least 99,97% of 0,3 micron particles, including pollen, from the air.
• Take off your shoes before entering the house. Make sure guests do the same. This simple step can minimize the amount of pollen that enters from outside and remains on carpets, surfaces and in the air.
• Wear a mask when working in the garden or yard. This will help you avoid overexposure to pollen.
• Keep windows closed. In the car too.
• Take a bath, wash your hair and change your clothes often. Especially before bed, this will help you get rid of pollen.

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