If your allergies are severe, it's often best to start taking allergy medications a few weeks before the height of the season so they have time to work before allergen levels increase. Some people with asthma find allergies trigger an asthma attack, so take extra precautions if you're exercising outdoors during allergy season.
Know what to do if your asthma starts acting up, and when to avoid outdoor exercise to prevent a flare-up in the first place. It's important to understand your allergies, and to talk with an allergy specialist to make sure you're receiving the best treatment to manage your symptoms.
Our Allergies Program at the Temple Lung Center goes beyond treating symptoms by often identifying what's causing those symptoms in the first place. Posted June 3, by Temple Lung Center.
Pay attention to the forecast. Work out early or late in the day. Avoid damp areas. Match exercise to conditions. Put on a hat and sunglasses. Hit the shower after exercising.
Clear out your eyes and nose. You also may want to consider using a nasal saline spray to get rid of any pollen you may have breathed in during your workout. Some types of exercise are harder on those who suffer from seasonal allergies. These workouts include most outdoor-based exercise, such as running, hiking, and biking. High-impact routines such as high-intensity interval training HIIT , CrossFit, and kickboxing also can be challenging for allergy sufferers, as they cause you to breathe harder which can make your symptoms worse.
Talk with your allergist about ways to modify your routine to make it easier for you. Ultimately, though, finding a way to make your workout routine work with your allergies is going to provide you the most benefit.
Hoyte cautions that shopping for seasonal allergy medication can be confusing because stores often group nasal antihistamines, nasal steroids, and nasal constrictor sprays together. She warns that nasal constrictor sprays like Afrin oxymetazoline , which work by shrinking swollen blood vessels in nasal passages, pose risks if taken for more than a few days.
Overuse can lead to a so-called rebound effect, in which you could find yourself needing to take the medication several times a day. Hoyte suggests seeking the advice of your primary care physician even if you intend to take only over-the-counter medications. Planning is important when it comes to seasonal allergy medication.
Hoyt explains that the purpose of allergy shots is to eliminate the allergy. Patients receive regular injections over a period of time, generally three to five years, to help the immune system build up a tolerance to the allergen.
The process can be expensive as well as time-consuming, so carefully consider the risks and benefits before committing. Sunglasses can serve as a barrier to allergens if itchy, watery eyes are a problem for you, Hoyte says. Many people have also found that the face masks used to protect against COVID can reduce allergen exposure as well. Here's How to Tell the Difference.
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