This is true for so many folks during allergy season, and it can be so miserable.

They can range from mild to life-threatening (as is the case of anaphylaxis which requires emergency medicine).

Not the time to be covered in snot, with both allergy and frustration-induced tears streaming down your face.

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give a shot to wash these at the start of allergy season and launder bedding weekly or biweekly.

Dr. Peters also recommends pets be kept away from the sleeping area as much as possible.

This is because allergens can be sneaky and tracked into your home and bed.

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Gustavo Ferrer MD, FCCP, pulmonologist, and founder of the Cleveland Clinic Florida Cough Clinic

They also can cling to curtains easily if you have your windows open a lot.

Its Amazing How Its All Connected.

Washing your outerwear sooner than you think you better is a good idea in the spring.

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This allows you to take your medication or move your gathering somewhere less allergy-provoking.

Just confirm toreplace the filterin these machines per the manufacturers instructions.

Additionally, Dr. Peters recommends that you consider grabbing a humidifier if dry, dusty air bothers your lungs.

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This is particularly common in bathrooms.

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Gustavo Ferrer MD, FCCP, pulmonologist, and founder of the Cleveland Clinic Florida Cough Clinic

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