The 'Pollenpocalypse' is coming: What to do when it strikes
Protect yourself from this year's allergies
Protect yourself from this year's allergies
Protect yourself from this year's allergies
For people with , it can feel like the world is ending when pollen season hits. Unfortunately, it바카라 게임 웹사이트s here, and people are already sharing their freaky pictures of the #pollenpocalypse on social media.
Images of pollen powder on cars, pollen blanketing sidewalks and pollen billowing out of trees are all over Instagram right now, and it's certainly intense.
The Georgia Department of Natural Resources even recently shared a of "pollen waves" stirred up by their helicopters.
For the record, allergy season has just started and it바카라 게임 웹사이트s expected to be the . Basically, this is expected to get much worse before it gets better.
What am I supposed to do when the local pollen count is high?
For starters, don바카라 게임 웹사이트t panic. Yes, it바카라 게임 웹사이트s freaky when everything outside is blanketed in yellow, but there are a few steps you can take to protect yourself, says Dr. Purvi Parikh, an allergist and immunologist with the .
That means checking the daily pollen level as soon as you get up to see what you바카라 게임 웹사이트re up against. allows you to search for your local pollen count and even tells you the top allergens that are circulating on any given day.
If you바카라 게임 웹사이트re dealing with some truly intense conditions, it바카라 게임 웹사이트s a good idea to check in with an allergist to see what, exactly, you바카라 게임 웹사이트re allergic to and to find out if you need to adjust your medication, Parikh said.
바카라 게임 웹사이트If you suffer a lot, it may be worth considering allergen immunotherapy (allergy shots) which actually make you stop reacting to pollen over time by desensitizing you,바카라 게임 웹사이트 she said. 바카라 게임 웹사이트This is best long-term option, as some people become asymptomatic and most then need less medications in the long run.바카라 게임 웹사이트
And while it바카라 게임 웹사이트s always a good idea to follow these lifestyle recommendations from the during allergy season, Dr. Prashant Ponda, an allergist/immunologist with , says it바카라 게임 웹사이트s definitely important to do the following when the Pollenpocalypse hits:
- Keep your windows closed at night and use air conditioning (it cleans, cools and dries the air).
- Try to stay inside when the pollen or mold counts are high.
- If you바카라 게임 웹사이트re really struggling, wear a if you have to go outside for long periods of time.
- When you get home, take a shower, wash your hair and change your clothes.
- Try to delegate outdoor chores like mowing the lawn to someone else.
- Don바카라 게임 웹사이트t hang laundry out to dry.
- Keep your windows closed when you바카라 게임 웹사이트re in the car.
It's also a good idea to wear sunglasses when you're outdoors to protect your eyes from airborne pollen, says Dr. Lakiea Wright, an allergist/immunologist at Brigham and Women바카라 게임 웹사이트s Hospital in Boston and the medical director at Thermo Fisher Scientific.
What should I do if I see a pollen wave or pollen cloud?
바카라 게임 웹사이트Avoidance is key in this situation,바카라 게임 웹사이트 Ponda said. 바카라 게임 웹사이트If you are outdoors, then go inside right away and close all windows and doors, if you are at home.바카라 게임 웹사이트
If you바카라 게임 웹사이트re not near home, try to get inside a public indoor space, preferably one with air-conditioning like a mall or library.
"If you are driving, then close the windows, turn on your air conditioning system, and set the air to recirculate," Ponda said.
Unfortunately, holding your breath if you can바카라 게임 웹사이트t get inside isn바카라 게임 웹사이트t going to do much, Parikh says. If you happen to run into a cloud or wave, do your best to shield your mouth, nose and eyes in the moment, and then try to shower and change your clothes ASAP after it passes, Wright advised.
Overall, experts says consistency with medications and doing your best to avoid being outside when the pollen count is through the roof are key. And, if you're struggling, don't hesitate to see an allergist.