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Although a lot of people know about allergic reactions and allergens, many people don't know how frustrating it can be to live with allergies. If a person has allergies to microscopic particles floating in the air it is extremely difficult for that person to avoid allergy triggers. Keep reading for some great tips on dealing with allergies.

Test out allergy medicine at home before going anywhere. It is common for such drugs to be made with substances that tend to cause drowsiness. Try your new medication out for the first time when you do not need to work or drive.

Make sure your bathroom is ventilated well so that mildew and mold can't thrive. Hot, humid conditions are outstanding for cultivating these allergens. Therefore, you should ensure that you hang washcloths and wet towels on a bar, and after you shower, turn on the fan. You can always open a window to encourage air circulation if your bathroom lacks a fan.

During seasons when the pollen count is high, be sure to exercise outdoors only in the very early morning or during the evening hours. It has been shown through numerous studies that pollen levels rise during mid day, but are lowest during the morning and early evening.

Olive trees are quite popular as a landscape tree. Unfortunately, this type of tree produces more pollen than many other varieties. Knowing how to recognize these trees is helpful as you determine how best to battle your allergies. One solution that people have found for dealing with these trees is to hose them down for a few minutes per day.

Keep your windows closed. When windows are opened up, pollen is allowed to get inside the house and can exacerbate allergies. Check your filters often and clean your vents to prevent allergies.

If you have a child with food allergies and you are planning a trip, remember to pack an assortment of known "safe" foods before you leave. This is especially true when visiting foreign countries. When you are in an unfamiliar place, it can sometimes be difficult to find or read nutrition labels and ingredients - making it much easier to accidentally trigger a reaction from common ingredients, such as nuts and soy.

Limit the amount of stress to which you exposure yourself. A lot of people do not know that being stressed can heighten your allergic reactions. If you have asthma, this rule becomes even more important. When stress levels are increased, the chances of having an attack are also raised. Reducing stress won't eliminate asthma, but it can cause attacks to become shorter and less frequent.

Carefully select your antiperspirants. Many common ingredients are very harsh chemicals which can aggravate skin, and if you are prone to allergies, these may be even harder on you. These ingredients might not be good for you or your skin.

Speak with your physician prior to taking any allergy medication. These professionals will monitor the type of medication you are taking, as well as the dosage. They can change what you are taking if a medication isn't working.

If you're taking basic allergy medication, be sure to use it the right way. Many times it is found that medications do not start making a noticeable difference until after a few days. You will not be able to wait until you start sneezing to pop an allergy pill. Be sure to discuss the correct usage of your medicine with your physician.

Pet dander and pollen are two common allergy triggers that are not very easy to fight, because they can always be in the air! Allergies should never take hold of your life, which can only prevent you from having fun. Keep these ideas in mind and shed your worries.