Allergy Testing in Summer

Summers is that time of the year in which one can relax and take up multiple hobbies. But while pursuing them one must be aware of allergies that might act up. Allergy testing is a must during summers, as it might leave you sneezing and coughing all the time. Want to be safe from allergies? Read more to find about it.

Causes;

 1) Pollen : After spring is over, the tress leave behind weeds and grasses to carry those nasty allergies. Lt might be due to these that you are sneezing or sniffling. Be aware of weeds and grasses like tumbleweed, ragweed, orchard etc.

2) Smog : It is caused by increased levels of pollutants in the sky. One can easily combat allergies originating from these by keep as indoors as possible, using face masks, having air purifiers installed at home etc.

3) Critters : insects are the most active during summers and getting a wasp or bee bite might aggravate to an allergy if not taken care of. The usual symptoms are itching but it might go worse. One can use insect repellents to prevent it and try and maintain more cleanliness.

4) Dust mites ; Summers multiplies the dust mites and the only way one can prevent them form causing allergies is by cleaning on a regular basis. The above mentioned factors are the first step in allergy testing.

Symptoms:

Some of the common symptoms identified by doctors while performing allergy testing were:

1) Runny Nose

2) Headache

3) Itching or Rashes

4) Coughing, Sneezing

These symptoms can be identified and confirmed as an allergy by any doctor who specializes in treating them. The patient could be then further advised on how to treat it.

Prevention:

Allergy testing has helped to identified some of the prevention techniques mentioned below:

1) Nasal lavage could be done at home easily by preparing a saline solution. This will help the nasal cavity get

rid of maximum number of allergy causing particles.

2) improving eating habits can also help a lot. Avoiding junk foods containing artificial coloring and additives helps the body's digestive system as these are hard to break down and might cause some kind of inflammations.

3) Staying indoors can help when the pollution levels are on a rise.

4) Maintaining proper hygiene levels can help reduce the chances of getting allergies. Washing hands and clothes once coming back to home is a good practice.

5) People living in carpeted homes are most prone to catching allergy from dust mites. Have regular cleaning done for all the carpets at home and make sure to wear face masks at that time. Change carpets if necessary.

6) Controlling levels of humidity at home can help control the amount of dust mites. They significantly reduce in number and cannot survive in humid environments

A) People rarely wear face masks while cleaning their gardens. Wearing face mask and applying insect repellent spray can provide some relief from dust mite allergies and insect bites.

B) Cleaning is the key to being 50's safe from allergies. As dust mites, insects etc get a chance to strive only in unhygienic environments. Having home cleaned at regular intervals is a must.

Furthermore, your doctor can help you identity and treat the allergies through allergy testing procedures.