It's that time again. The Catch-22: though we were blessed with a mild winter, as many as 1 in 5 of us will suffer from allergies, meaning a head full of cotton wool just when we should be basking in the summer sun with a clear head.
"Coughs that begin on or around the same time every year are often caused by allergies. Seasonal allergy sufferers commonly react to pollen counts that are high from certain trees, grasses and weeds," says Dr. Zak Zarbock, creator of the natural cough remedy, Zarbee’s.
While allergies share similar symptoms with the common cold—including runny or stuffy nose, red, itchy eyes, sore throat and cough—unlike allergies, colds can lead to fever, green or yellow nasal drainage, and general aches.
Consider Zarbock's top tips for fending off allergies:
Reduce exposure to allergy triggers by showering or washing the hair before bed will help rinse pollen from the skin and hair.
Keep car and house windows closed during peak seasons.
Consider a dust filter mask when outdoors in high pollen conditions.
Vacuum carpets and wash sheets and pillow cases on a regular basis.
Frequently change furnace and air conditioning filters.
Use natural remedies containing honey, to calm coughs and soothe and coat sore throats.
Keep airways moist and clear of mucus with natural saline sprays and rinses.
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