8 Ways to Help Your Family Fight Allergies

It’s just about that dreaded time of year…allergy season. I don’t know what’s worse – the agitated eyes, runny nose, or sore throat. All I know is that my family has suffered through allergy season one too many times. This year, we are getting a head start by using these 8 Ways to Help Your Family Fight Allergies.

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8 Ways to Help Your Family Fight Allergies

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1. Bathe more frequently: After going outside, be sure to put your kids in the shower to wash off the pollen, dust, and other allergens.

2. Use a saline flush: To help with nasal congestion, use a saline flush and bulb syringe (for young children).

3. Keep your windows closed: Don’t allow outdoor allergens to follow you inside. Keep your car windows and house windows closed.

4. Play outside wisely: Experts suggest that the pollen levels typically peak around noon – early afternoon. To avoid extra exposure to allergens, try to only be outside in the morning and evening.

5. Gargle with salt water: For sore throats associated with allergies, gargle with warm salt water (be sure not to swallow). Other sore throat remedies that work for my family include OTC anti-inflammatory drugs, lemon water, drinking broth, and sucking on ice.

6. Wear a mask: If experiencing severe allergies when going outside, wear a mask when completing yard work, going on walks, etc.

7. Utilize steam: When suffering from allergy symptoms, turn on the shower, shut the door, and let the steam work its magic on your congestion and sore throat.

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How does your family fight allergy season?