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Treatment and Remedies

If you do have seasonal allergies in Rhode Island, allergy season can be pretty miserable. Fortunately, there are ways to manage or treat your seasonal allergies. Let’s take a look at some of the options.

Limiting Exposure

Limiting your exposure is a good first step for managing allergies. There are several methods you may want to try.

• Look at the pollen count in your area: If the pollen count for your allergen is high, you may want to try and stay inside. Of course, that doesn’t mean you can’t leave the house, but it’s helpful to wear an N95 mask if you do. This will protect your nose and mouth from pollen.
• Rinse off when you get home: During allergy season, it’s a good idea to shower more frequently, especially if you’ve been outside for an extended period of time. This will help get rid of any pollen that may have stuck to you during the day.
• Do laundry: Do laundry often to get the pollen off your clothes.
• Keep the house clean: You can get rid of pollen in your house by vacuuming and dusting frequently. Vacuuming is most effective with a HEPA filter vacuum, and dusting is most effective with a wet rag.
• Go outside in the evenings: If you’re looking to get some outside time, the evening hours will be best. Pollen levels tend to peak in the morning and early afternoon.
• Take off your shoes: Remember to take off your shoes when you get home so you don’t track in pollen.
• Wipe off pets: When your pets come inside, be sure to wipe off their paws and fur with a towel to get pollen off of them. It can also be helpful to bathe them more frequently during allergy season.

Medications

Limiting your exposure may not be enough to curb your allergy symptoms when the pollen levels are high and allergy season is peaking. If this is the case, allergy medications are a good option to help you manage your symptoms and get through allergy season. Some over-the-counter (OTC) allergy options include antihistamines, nasal corticosteroids, eye drops, and decongestants.