{"id":3452,"date":"2023-03-24T20:37:05","date_gmt":"2023-03-25T00:37:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/charlestonent.com\/?p=3452"},"modified":"2023-03-24T20:37:07","modified_gmt":"2023-03-25T00:37:07","slug":"watch-out-for-these-common-allergy-mistakes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/charlestonent.com\/watch-out-for-these-common-allergy-mistakes\/","title":{"rendered":"Watch Out For These Common Allergy Mistakes"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

If you suffer from the itchy, watery eyes, stuffy nose and constant sneezing that come with seasonal allergies, you’re not alone. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 25.7% of adults in the United States have seasonal allergies.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The last thing you want to do as an allergy sufferer is to make your symptoms worse. Let’s go over a few common allergy mistakes so you know what to avoid in order to feel your best.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Taking Your Allergy Medications Too Late  <\/h2>\n\n\n
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Antihistamines and nasal steroid sprays work well to help minimize nasal congestion<\/a> and other allergy symptoms, but it\u2019s important to take them at the right time. If you wait until after your symptoms have already begun, they might not be as helpful. Try starting your medication a few weeks before the allergy season starts to get the biggest benefit, and keep taking them regularly until allergy season is over and pollen levels have dropped.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Going Outside When Pollen Count Is High<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

We don\u2019t blame you for wanting to enjoy South Carolina\u2019s natural beauty in places like Stono River County Park. However, limiting your exposure to pollen is one of the best ways to reduce your allergy symptoms.<\/a> Check the local weather forecast for the pollen levels in Charleston, and if they are high, consider staying inside as much as possible until the levels drop.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tracking Allergens Indoors<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

You\u2019re not entirely safe from pollen indoors either if you don\u2019t take the right precautions. When you’re outside, pollen can stick to your clothes, hair and skin, making it easy to track back indoors. Make sure to change your clothes and shower as soon as you get back home. Other steps to take include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n