Learn more about allergies:

With the first signs of Spring bring the first signs of seasonal allergy symptoms. Sneezing, runny nose, itchy and watery eyes are just a few of the symptoms.

“An allergy is a specific reaction to a normally harmless substance, one that does not bother most people. Allergic people often are sensitive to more than one substance.” “Allergens enter the body in one of three ways: Airborne particles such as pollen, dust, and mold spores are breathed in through the nose and mouth “ “For allergy sufferers, the bedroom may be the most dangerous room in the house, warns Mary Worstell, AAFA executive director. Pillows, mattresses stuffed toys and carpeting can provide the warm, humid environment in which dust mites thrive. Bedding is also a haven for mold, mildew and bacteria” Information gathered from Healthy Times. Visit their website for more information.

Tips to reduce allergy symptoms:

• Hygiene:  “Wash your hands frequently. Shower and wash your hair every night to keep pollen from getting on your pillows and bedding.
• Laundry:  “Allergy sufferers shouldn't hang their laundry out to dry. Wet clothes collect pollen, which further aggravates your allergies.”
• Outdoors: “When pollen counts are high or the air quality index shows high levels of pollutants, stay inside. Air pollution and cigarette smoke aggravate allergic symptoms”