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There are some simple things you can do to prevent allergies at home, work, school or outdoors.
At Home:
There are some simple things you can do to prevent allergies at home, work, school or outdoors.
Allergy symptoms, like sneezing, nasal congestion and headache, may make it difficult to concentrate. Every work environment will have specific allergy problems so talk to your health care provider about how you can prevent allergies at your specific workplace.
At School:
Children may face allergens in the classroom and playground. Parents, teachers and health care providers can work together to help prevent and treat childhood allergies. Monitor the classroom for plants, pets or other items that may carry allergens. Encourage your child to wash his/her hands after playing outside. Many of the allergens in the home will also be found at school. Although it may not be an option to vacuum or dust the classroom, there may be treatment options to help a child manage his/her symptoms during the school day.
Outside:
There are certain times during the year when plants and trees release pollen into the air. The timing of these pollen seasons depends on your geographic location. But before you shrug off fancy flowers in fear of sniffles, remember that the types of pollen that most commonly cause your allergies are from plain-looking plants, such as trees, grasses and weeds. These plants produce small and light pollen, perfect for catching a ride on a gentle breeze.