LADIES HOME JOURNAL MAY 1996
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Take Control Of Your Allergies
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The outdoors beckons, but your
itchy eyes and stuffy nose won't let you leave your living
room. Fortunately,there are simple ways to brave even the
worst allergens of the summer —grass and ragweed, says
Ira Finegold, M.D., president of the American College of Allergy,
Asthma and Immunology, in Arlington Heights, Illinois.
Breathe through your nose. The hairs inside are a natural air
filter. Know when pollen counts are high.tay inside between
six A.M. and eight A.M. if you have grass or ragweed allergies.
Wear sunglasses (particularly those with side panels) whenever
you’re outside to keep particles from irritating eyes.
Give
pollen the brush-off. Pollen clings to clothing and hair, so
change and shower after spending time outdoors.
Medicate.
If your allergies interfere with daily life and over-the-counter
remedies aren’t effective, see an allergist for treatment,
which may include shots. A new, better way to treat and prevent
allergies may be just around the corner: Scientists have tested
a drug that may combat hay fever—with fewer side effects
than current remedies. The drug destroys a component of the
immune system that’s overactive in people with allergies.
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Clean air-conditioners twice
a month. Here are anti-mite air-conditioners. (airborne termites)
◎ Cover
nose with cloth or anti-pollution mask in polluted areas.
◎ Difficult
breathing: covering nose with a wet cloth will help.
◎ Wash
hands after coming home from outside.
◎ Grow
as many trees as possible, in particular the Athyrium pectintum
--a herb-- around your house or environment. (Athyrium pectintum)
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Take Control Of Your Allergies
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