With only a few cold days left, and the sun finally warming things up. Getting out and enjoying that fresh air should be a top priority! Here are really the basics when it comes to fending off those nasty springtime allergy symptoms. These are the best first three steps to take this season.
1. Head to your neighbourhood drugstore for some symptom relief. Our pharmacists are experts in helping you find great over-the-counter decongestants that can help relieve a stuffy nose and/or antihistamines to tackle sniffles and itching. You don’t want anything that will make you sleepy at work or feel any worse, always ask about what would work best for the symptoms you have.
2. One of our most popular cures for our clients and customers, salt water.
Many hate the side-effects that one can sometimes get from traditional allergy meds. Salt water is a great and safe alternative. Salt water treatments can also be used with most medications. A saline nasal rinse (either with a neti pot or a spray), helps clear allergens like pollen from your nasal membranes, minimizing symptoms. Even gargling with salt water can soothe a sore or scratchy throat.
3. This is an important one that people don’t seem to do enough.
Kick off your shoes and work clothes as soon as you get home! Try not to drag those gross allergens throughout your home, where they’ll continue to cause your symptoms. Remove your shoes outside the door and throw your clothes in the hamper and change into something else. Have a dog or outdoor cat? Wipe their paws and fur when they enter your home too, since pollen can cling to them.
If you follow these basics and are still having a rough go of spring, swing by any of our locations for more great tips from our experts!!!
