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Allergy Relief

Allergy relief comes in many forms. Breathe Right® nasal strips provide relief from congestion caused by allergies. Additionally, here are some simple, practical things you can do on a daily basis for allergy relief.

Indoor Allergy Relief

• During allergy season, keep windows closed and use air conditioning, both in your home and automobile.
• Dust with a damp cloth. Dry cloths just fill the air with irritating allergens.
• As you vacuum, 60 percent of the dust mites you've collected are released back into the air. Specially made filtering vacuums and bags can help.
• Remove carpets from your home if you are prone to dust-mite allergies. Or at least have them cleaned frequently.
• Wash bedding in hot water (130 degrees or higher) every week to remove dust mites.
• For cleaner indoor air, use vent filters such as Breathe Right air filters to trap allergens.
• Keep family pets out of the bedroom to reduce the amount of animal dander in the air you breathe at night.

Outdoor Allergy Relief

• During allergy season, designate special clothing and shoes for gardening. Leave them outside when you're done.
• Take a shower immediately afterwards to remove pollen from your skin and hair.
• Remember that windy days - when pollen counts are high - pose more of an allergy risk.
• Don't hang laundry outdoors to dry, as pollen may dry on towels and sheets.
• Pollen and mold in the air are heaviest between 5 a.m. and 10 a.m. Try to stay inside during these hours.
• Drink plenty of clear liquids to keep your body hydrated and mucous membranes functioning.