Spring is almost here and so is allergy season. AccuWeather's Ali Reid shares five surprising ways to survive spring allergies.
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00:00If you feel like your allergies get worse every year,
00:03it's not your imagination.
00:04Pollen seasons are lasting longer and getting more intense,
00:08but before you stock up on tissues,
00:09here are five things you might not realize
00:11can actually help ease your symptoms.
00:13Tip number one, shower before bed.
00:16You might think your allergies hit hardest
00:18when you're outside,
00:19but you could be bringing the problem inside with you.
00:22Pollen sticks to your skin, hair, and clothes,
00:25so showering before bed can keep allergens
00:28out of your sheets and help you wake up
00:29with fewer symptoms.
00:31Tip number two, keep your windows shut
00:33to keep pollen out of your home.
00:36As it warms up and it's a beautiful spring day,
00:39very frequently you wanna open it a little bit at nighttime.
00:43The problem is that you will wake up with lots of symptoms.
00:46Tip number three, keep pets outside of the bedroom.
00:49You may love snuggling with them,
00:51but if they spend time outside,
00:53they could be tracking pollen right into your bed.
00:56Keeping them out of your sleeping space
00:58can make a big difference,
00:59especially during peak allergy season.
01:02Tip number four, choose the right allergy medication.
01:05Allergy meds treat different symptoms.
01:07A nasal spray can help with congestion,
01:09while an antihistamine targets sneezing and itching.
01:12And if your eyes are the problem,
01:14there are over-the-counter drops
01:15designed specifically to relieve irritation.
01:18And finally, tip number five, see an allergist.
01:21You might need a treatment plan.
01:23If your allergies are just not being controlled
01:25and it's impacting your life,
01:27an allergist can absolutely help with all of those symptoms.
01:31So while you might not be able to avoid pollen completely,
01:33small changes in your daily routine
01:35can make a big difference.
01:36And remember, checking the AccuWeather app
01:39can help you track the allergy forecast
01:40before heading outside.
01:42For AccuWeather, I'm Allie Reed.