By Heide Kennedy, Arizona Farm Bureau Communications Intern
It’s beginning to be springtime, which means flowers are budding, trees are blooming, and the pollen count in the air is only increasing! Unfortunately, however, this spells disaster for those who fight seasonal allergies and are plagued by stuffy or runny noses, perpetual sneezing, itchy throats, or skin irritations. But luckily there are a few things that you can do to help reduce and alleviate some of those pesky allergies. 
The Mayo Clinic suggests the following tips for beating seasonal allergies:
- Stay indoors on dry, windy days. After a rain is the best time to be outdoors if you suffer from allergies.
- Avoid doing yard work that stirs up dust and allergens. But, if you are going to do yard work such as cutting grass or trimming trees, do so before they start budding.
- If exposed to allergens, change clothes and rinse skin and hair.
- Avoid drying laundry outside during allergy season.
- If doing outside chores, consider a dust mask.
- Be proactive in starting allergy medicines before allergy season starts.
- Keep doors and windows closed as much as possible.
- Keep indoor air clean by regularly changing air filters, vacuuming, and mopping.
- Maintain a stash of over-the-counter allergy relief products.
While allergies can really be bothersome, don’t let them stop you from enjoying the outdoors this spring. Try out some of these tips to help alleviate seasonal allergy symptoms!
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