1. Take allergy medications and shots as prescribed by your physician.2. Remain indoors and keep windows closed, when the pollen count is high and on windy days.
3. Dustproof the home, particularly your child's bedroom.
4. Eliminate, when possible, wall-to-wall carpet, curtains, and down-filled blankets or pillows.
5. Wash bedding, curtains, and clothing often and in hot water to eliminate dust mites.
6. Keep your car windows closed when driving.
7. Use a clothes dryer to machine dry bedding and clothing, instead of hanging clothes outdoors on a clothesline, which can cause laundry to become coated with pollen.
8. Consider putting a dehumidifier in damp areas of the home, but remember to clean it often.
9. Have your child wear a face mask if playing outside when the pollen count is high.
10. If you have seasonal allergies prepare for it. Start taking your allergy medications and nasal spray at least two to four weeks before the season begins.
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