So what can I do to avoid or relieve my allergies?
The unfortunate answer is that once you develop an allergy, avoiding the cause is often impossible. There are so many substances which could cause or trigger your allergy that it may be impossible to identify which ones affect you, and impractical to then avoid the ones that do. You could also develop new ones throughout your lifetime. And with more and more indoor and outdoor allergens invading our lives, allergies are on the up.
You can buy, or you may have bought, various items for the home, designed to prevent or thwart allergy symptoms. There is a gamut of such interventional products on the market ranging from allergy protective bedding and soft furnishings through to pollen screens, humidifiers and specialist hygiene products. Many allergy sufferers, however, find that these products offer limited protection.
Medication is generally reported to be effective, alleviating symptoms and making life easier. Antihistamines, immunotherapy and intranasal corticosteroids can treat many allergies, including persistent and intermittent allergic rhinitis. To combat today's allergies there are effective antihistamines available. Allergy symptoms should be examined by your doctor, who can advise on the best treatment for your symptoms.
