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10 TIPS TO REDUCE ALLERGY SYMPTOMS DURING POLLEN SEASON
Atchoo!!! It’s that time of year and this allergy season the pollen counts are really high. That means many of us are going to be suffering from things like itchy, watery eyes, scratchy throats, nasal congestion and even fatigue.
You’re probably thinking “Tell me about it!” When we inhale pollen, our body treats it like a foreign invader and reacts with an immune response. That’s when we start sneezing like crazy and our eyes start to water like Niagara Falls. Some treatments for these allergy symptoms include medications like over the counter anti-histamines, steroidal nasal sprays, and acupuncture…Click Here To Continue Reading>> …Click Here To Continue Reading>>
But the best treatment for seasonal pollen allergies is avoidance. And the air quality of your home plays a huge part. Jay Ayers, Indoor Air Quality Product Manager at Trane Heating and Cooling offers us his 10 best tips for reducing allergy symptoms when pollen season is in full effect.
1. Remove clothes and shoes immediately after coming indoors
While you may not see it physically on your clothes, pollen easily attaches to you and your pets when outside, so try to change when you come back inside to make sure you’re not spreading the pollen to your furniture or other areas of the home. For your pets, give them a wipe down with pet wipes to help eliminate pollen stuck on their fur.
2. Wash clothing and bedding once a week
While you may not be lying in bed, wearing the same clothes you just wore outside, pollen does travel in the air, so wash bedding once a week to stop pollutants from settling in! Keep in mind that the washing machine must reach 130 degrees Fahrenheit in order to kill pollutants, dust mites, and their eggs, so use a hot water cycle.
3. Use a clothes dryer, not on an outdoor line
Avoid line drying your clothes and bedding outside when the pollen count is high, it will defeat the purpose of cleaning your clothes when you bring them inside.
4. Keep doors and windows closed a much as possible
While we often want to open our windows to bring in fresh air after being cooped up all winter, we also invite in the pollen and allergens that come with spring. It’s also beneficial to install an air cleaning system that improves your home’s air quality like the Trane CleanEffects Whole-Home Air Filtration System. This patented system uses revolutionary technology to remove up to 99.98 percent of airborne particles from the air we breathe at home by reducing harmful bacteria and allergens, like pollen, dust, pet hair, tobacco smoke, bacteria and more.
5. Take allergy medicine before going outside
Most allergy medicines work best when taken this way. This allows the medicine to prevent your body from releasing histamine and other chemicals that cause symptoms. READ FULL STORY HERE>>>CLICK HERE TO CONTINUE READING>>>
6. Dust and vacuum on a regular basis
Making this a part of your routine several times a week will definitely help with anything tracked into your home, or that may have floated in when windows or doors were open.
7. Place certified bedding on all mattresses and pillows
Certified hypoallergenic and allergy free bedding will keep allergens from seeping in. Make sure the bedding you buy fully encases the entire bed and pillows so that no pollutants can make themselves at home.
8. Change up your bedtime routine
Switching shower time to at night just before bedtime can reduce allergy symptoms. Allergens from the day that stick to hair and face will be washed off and not transferred to your clean pillows and bedding.
9. Keep your garden in shape
Keeping your lawn and garden trimmed and pruned throughout spring will stop the longer blades from holding as much pollen from the trees and flowers.
10. Educate yourself, check the pollen count and plan accordingly
It’s always good to familiarize yourself with the weather. Know the best times of the day to be outside, ideally when the pollen count is at its lowest. It’s usually at its worst first thing in the morning!
Looking to improve the air quality of your home and keep those allergens away? Click the links to learn more about Trane’s Perfect Fit Reusable Filter and Trane’s CleanEffects™ Air Filtration system.
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If You Notice This Bug in Your Home, Call Expert Services Immediately! Do Not Try to Handle It on Your Own! Consider How Dangerous It Can Be
The insect depicted above is a fearsome beast, ranking as the most dangerous insect on our planet!
To begin, it is critical to recognize that this bug is a carrier of a highly dangerous disease known as «American Trypanosomiasis.» This sickness is a serious hazard to both humans and animals, and it frequently has fatal consequences!
This insect is known as Chagas in some areas.
Texans have direct knowledge of the dangers posed by these venomous insects. It’s incredible to believe that they survive on both human and animal blood.
During their bite, these insects introduce a portion of their saliva into the skin, which is the root cause of fatality…Click Here To Continue Reading>> …Click Here To Continue Reading>>
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Another surprising discovery is that Chagas bugs serve as assassins. Individuals may not even recognize they are infected in the early stages.
Anaphylactic shock is the most common sign of this condition, and choking fits have been recorded in certain cases.
Initial symptoms are easily confused with those of a regular flu or cold.
If you find this insect in your home, you must immediately contact professional services and seek medical assistance. It is critical to respond quickly!
Please keep in mind that these insects are usually found beneath rocks, in wall cracks, on staircases, in forests, and in general, in natural settings!
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Parents already had two young boys and hoped for a baby girl, ‘instead got something much better’!
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Who was this Stranger who allowed a worried 96-year-old woman hold his arm on the plane, carry her bag, and stay with her until she reached her family?
When an old lady who hadn’t flown in 15 years arrived to see family and was worried about flying, a polite stranger seated next to her offered her his arm to grip, and she was comforted as they held hands the entire flight.
Megan Ashley was flying from San Diego to Nashville when she overheard a conversation between a 96-year-old woman and a young man in the seat next to her.
«The seat next to me on my flight from San Diego to Nashville today was occupied by a 96-year-old lady who hadn’t traveled in 15 years,» Megan wrote in an online post.
The elderly lady was flying to see her family for her birthday but had not flown in 15 years and was concerned. «She wanted to travel to Kansas City to meet her family for her birthday, but she was afraid of flying…Click Here To Continue Reading>> …Click Here To Continue Reading>>
She told the young man sitting next to her that she hadn’t flown in a long time and asked if she may hold his hand if she was nervous. He eagerly agreed and held her hand to comfort her. «She requested this man’s hand before takeoff and then held him again amid turbulence.» READ FULL STORY HERE>>>CLICK HERE TO CONTINUE READING>>>
This stranger cheerfully held her hand, let her hang onto him, soothed her by chatting to her, explained everything that was going on, and was just that stranger there for her.
He knew just what to do the entire trip to help.» He helped her up when she needed to use the restroom, and after their trip, he kept her bags for her, walked her to her wheelchair, and waited with her until she reached her family. «He assisted her in getting up to use the restroom and gently followed her down the aisle.» He made me smile the whole way as he comforted her. He was her guardian angel.
He carried her suitcase, assisted her in getting off the aircraft and into the wheelchair, and when she became concerned about where her daughter had gone, he waited with her until she found her daughter, who had been separated from her.”
Megan was brought to tears after seeing the stranger’s kindness and sensitivity for this 96-year-old grandmother.
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