I knew I was in for a rough season the moment I stepped outside and saw yellow pollen everywhere. You can have all the money in the world, but if you’re miserable with allergies and asthma, your well-being takes a serious hit.
As someone who deals with both asthma and allergies, here are a few things I’ve done that have helped me actually have a good allergy season and feel better overall.
First, start your allergy medicine before symptoms show up. I take a daily prescription allergy pill, and it makes a real difference.
Second, consider upgrading your AC filters. A better filter can block more of the bad stuff from coming in from outside.
Third, I get allergy immunotherapy shots, and they help a lot. (Side note, I love my allergist, and she reads this blog!) I’m on maintenance now, so I take a shot every 28 days. I can stretch it to 42 days if needed, but I tried that recently and by day 41, my symptoms were getting out of control.
Fourth, check the air quality report for your city. It can really tell you what kind of day you’re going to have. One day this past week, Houston was at 178, which is terrible. And don’t forget we’ve also had fires making the air quality even worse.
Lastly, don’t suffer. There are professionals out there who can help. It might be time to find one that’s a good fit for you.