Exercise outside, even if you suffer from seasonal allergies.
As the country begins to enjoy the warm weather that spring offers, those who suffer from seasonal allergies are already dreading the sore throat and runny nose that will accompany the next few months. Spring is a time for outdoor activity, but this can be hampered by discomfort brought on by allergy symptoms. If you are someone who likes to exercise outside but also reacts poorly to the triggers in the air, there are certain steps you can take so you will not be held back by your allergies.
Here are a few tips for exercising outdoors with spring allergies:
- Cover your hair: This is especially important for people who do not wash their hair every day. When you are outside at the height of allergy season, pollen can actually stick to your hair, which will cause you to take the allergen with you anywhere you go. Avoid this by wearing a hat as you exercise.
- Discuss your medications: Do not use medicine that you know will make you drowsy and tired, unwilling to go outside to exercise. Talk to your health care professional to make sure you understand all of the effects of what you are taking, and schedule your exercising around times when the medicine could knock you out.
- Keep your eyes protected: Ensure that pollen and other allergens do not get in your eyes by keeping them covered with a protective barrier, whether that is sunglasses, regular glasses or sports goggles. Keeping your eyes covered will allow you to work out without worrying about them becoming infected.
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