Common allergy triggers include certain foods, dust, insect bites, pet dander, drugs, latex, mold, and cockroaches. Take note of the things that trigger your allergies so you can do your best to avoid them.  When you eat out, tell your server about any food allergies you have. Restaurants usually have strict policies in place to help avoid allergic reactions. Wear a face mask and eye protection if you do yardwork. Shower immediately afterward to remove any dust or pollen. Apply insect repellant when you go outside to avoid insect bites. Dust and vacuum your home regularly to keep pollen, dirt, and other allergens from affecting you. Whenever you arrive back home, change your clothes and take a shower to keep from tracking in allergens. Change your sheets and pillowcases regularly as well.  Use antibacterial cleaners for your kitchen and bathroom. Ventilate your kitchen and bathroom by running vent hoods and fans to avoid mold growth. Bathe your furry pets once a week to reduce dander. If you have bad pet allergies, don’t sleep with your pet. Wash bedding in hot water every week or two to help kill dust mites. If you aren’t able to relieve your symptoms or your allergies are too severe, search online for an allergist near you or ask your doctor for a referral. An allergist will be able to test you to see exactly what you’re allergic to so you can get shots to help manage your symptoms and make them less severe. Allergy tests can be done as either skin tests or blood tests. Skin tests are fast and allow many allergens to be tested at the same time. Blood tests are often used if you have a severe skin condition or are likely to have a severe allergic reaction to a skin test. Some herbal remedies have been proven to help treat the symptoms of your allergies. However, before you try any herbal remedies, talk to your doctor to make sure they’re safe for you. Some herbal remedies can negatively interact with certain medications and could result in dangerous complications.  Vitamin C supplements (2,000 mg daily) may help improve allergy symptoms.  Spirulina, a type of blue-green algae, may help reduce symptoms such as nasal discharge, sneezing, and congestion. Take 4-6 500mg tablets a day.  Butterbur (Petasites hybridus) has been shown to be effective at reducing allergy symptoms such as itchy eyes. It may also relieve nasal allergies. Pregnant and breastfeeding women and young children should not use butterbur. Take 500mg a day or as directed by your doctor. Biminne is an herbal formulation in traditional Chinese medicine. It has been shown to be effective at improving allergy symptoms. Speak with your doctor before taking biminne. Acupuncture involves inserting tiny needles into specific locations and may help treat your symptoms. Look online for a licensed and certified acupuncturist in your area you can visit for treatment.
تجنّب المحسّسات. تعامل مع المحسّسات في منزلك. قم بزيارة اختصاصي حساسية لإخضاعك لفحص حساسية. جرّب العلاجات الطبيعية. فكّر باستخدام الإبر الصينية.