| For allergy sufferers, finding the right allergy relief can | | | | also provide allergy relief by reducing allergens within |
| be downright frustrating and, at times, feel quite | | | | the air. Also, obtaining an air humidifier and an air |
| hopeless. When medication after medication proves | | | | filtration system can reduce mold spore production |
| unsuccessful, relief can seem like a far-off dream. | | | | within the air. |
| However, being persistent, monitoring triggers, and | | | | Certain over-the-counter medications also prove |
| keeping open lines of communication with a doctor | | | | helpful for sufferers of seasonal allergies - those that |
| may prove to be the best possible ways to get one | | | | are induced by the release of pollens into the air - as |
| step closer to finding a solution. | | | | well as any other type of mild allergy. Nasal |
| Depending on the type of allergy, many options are | | | | decongestants or certain antihistamines such as |
| available for relief. Obviously, the most important | | | | psuedoephedrine, phenyleprhrine, or oxymetorlzaone |
| treatment is to avoid the irritant as much as possible | | | | can be used alone or in conjunction with each other |
| or to try and completely eliminate any type of | | | | to achieve relief through the elimination of such |
| contact with the allergen. In order to find the specific | | | | symptoms as itchy and watery eyes, stuff and |
| irritant, testing may take place to see what specific | | | | runny nose, and chronic sneezing. |
| allergen is causing the allergy symptoms. Once the | | | | For sufferers of more severe allergies, prescription |
| specific trigger is defined, a plan can be discussed | | | | allergy relief may be found in long term antihistamine |
| with a doctor or allergist. | | | | use or in nasal corticosteroids. Corticosteroids, taken |
| For individuals who suffer from pet dander, mold, | | | | at low dosages, have proven very successful in |
| dust, and mildew allergies, keeping the home as clean | | | | eliminating ongoing chest congestion. Immunotherapy |
| as possible can help to achieve some allergy relief. | | | | is also utilized in severe allergy cases and involves |
| Choosing not to have an animal in the home if there | | | | injections of the specific allergen over time in order |
| is a pet allergy would eliminate this problem | | | | to build the body's immunity and create tolerance to |
| completely. But if the animal must remain in the | | | | that allergen in the future. |
| home, frequent washing of the animal to eliminate | | | | If all of the treatments have proven unsuccessful, |
| excess pet dander can prove to be helpful in | | | | individuals should remain persistent and discuss other |
| minimizing symptoms. | | | | alternatives with their doctor to find the relief they |
| Frequent dusting, vacuuming, and cleaning of | | | | need. Monitoring the triggers and tracking any |
| bathrooms and kitchens with a bleach and water | | | | changes will help the doctor understand the individual's |
| solution can help keep dust mites and molds at bay. | | | | specific allergy. New treatments are being discovered |
| Protecting mattresses and pillows with covers and | | | | on a daily basis and keeping up-to-date with the |
| pads minimizes the possibility of dust mites. And | | | | newest developments could lead to finding the right |
| weekly washing of all bedding, including blankets, will | | | | allergy relief for you. |