During seasons with elevated pollen levels, allergens are released into the air, triggering allergy symptoms for many people. Globally, the number of individuals affected by high pollen counts and allergic reactions is increasing faster than ever. If you think pollen allergies only occur when you go outdoors, you are mistaken. People who go outside can bring pollen indoors, triggering your symptoms. Additionally, open windows and doors invite unwelcomed guests ready to disrupt your comfort.
What is Pollen?
Pollen is a powdery substance released by plants during reproduction. Each season, plants release pollen into the air, which is carried by the wind, birds, or insects to fertilize other plants. These pollen grains contain proteins that can trigger allergic reactions upon inhalation. Grasses, trees, and weeds are the most common sources of allergic reactions. Additionally, pollen is known to exacerbate asthma symptoms.
What are Some Common Symptoms of Pollen Allergy?
Hay fever occurs when an individual inhales pollen allergens. Also known as allergic rhinitis, hay fever produces cold-like symptoms, such as a runny nose, congestion, sneezing, and itchy eyes. Common symptoms of hay fever include an itchy nose, eyes, and throat, cough, fatigue, postnasal drip, bruised skin under the eyes, and congestion.
Improving Indoor Air Quality is Important!
One of the most important tasks for mitigating the effects of indoor allergies is to improve indoor air quality. While it is impossible to eliminate allergens, we can minimize our exposure to them by making small changes to our lifestyle. Here are some steps you can take:
Keep Your House and Office Clean:
Keeping your house and office clean is essential because allergens can lurk in difficult-to-reach areas. Vacuum your carpets daily and clean your bedding, sofas, and drapes, as they accumulate dust, dust mites, and allergens. Additionally, declutter your office space, as too many items can collect dust and trigger allergic reactions.
Change Your Air Filters:
If you have an HVAC system at home or office, be sure to change the filters regularly. Filters can accumulate dust, leading to allergic reactions and worsening asthma symptoms. It is also a good idea to schedule duct cleaning to remove trapped dust.
Keep Windows and Doors Closed:
Many people believe that opening windows and doors allows for natural ventilation. While natural ventilation can help dilute the concentration of contaminants and particulate matter, it is not advisable to open doors and windows during high pollen count seasons.
Use an Air Purifier:
Air cleaning systems are a solution for ventilating your space and making it free from allergens of all kinds. Air cleaners with HEPA filters capture dust and allergens that may trigger your allergies. A filtration device that features a HEPA filter is a high-performance machine that also captures tiny, airborne particles.
Euromate Pure Air – The Solution to Get Rid of Your Allergies
While there are many tips to mitigate the severity of allergies—such as keeping the house and office clean and closing windows and doors during high pollen season—installing an air purifier is the most effective solution. Euromate Pure Air engineers high-performance and functional air cleaning units that feature HEPA filters for effective allergen removal in both domestic and commercial environments.
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