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Now that winter is officially over and those temperatures are starting to rise so are those pollen numbers. Allergies are just getting out of control for many and here are a few allergy survival tips taken experts on the Today Show.

  1. Use air conditioning.
  2. Exercise indoors.
  3. Wear a hat and sunglasses when outdoors.
  4. If you live in the suburbs, don’t hang clothes out to dry.
  5. Wash your face after going outdoors.
  6. Keep pollen-laden clothing out of the bedroom.
  7. Keep floors clean.
  8. Consider “air-cleaning” indoor plants like English ivy and bamboo palm.
  9. Shower every night. Rinse the pollens that have collected on your skin and hair throughout the day,
  10. Gently irrigate your eyelids (eyes closed) with a mild, tear-free baby shampoo to remove allergens and pollutants. Your doctor may also recommend anti-allergy or moisturizing eye drops.

 

 

SOURCE: http://www.today.com/health/allergies-forget-pollen-vortex-pollen-tsunami-here-t19791