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Beat Spring Allergies
Although the start of spring brings beautiful flowers, green grass, and warmer weather, if you have allergies, it's also one of the most irritating times of the year. Here's some tips from the Mayo Clinic to help you enjoy the beauty of the season, instead of suffering through it:
- Stay indoors on dry, windy days — the best time to go outside is after a good rain, which helps clear pollen from the air.
- Delegate lawn mowing, weed pulling and other gardening chores that stir up allergens.
- Remove clothes you've worn outside; you may also want to shower to rinse pollen from your skin and hair.
- If high pollen counts are forecasted, start taking allergy medications before your symptoms start.
- Avoid outdoor activity in the early morning when pollen counts are highest.
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