How to Take Care of Allergies in the Autumn Season?

 

Allergies in the autumn season occur often due to the dust, ragweed, leaves piling up in the yard, and indoor allergies to your pets. Other times too much stress causes allergies on the skin such as an allergy rash and other allergy symptoms. The symptoms range from watery and itchy eyes, a dry itchy cough, nasal congestion, sneezing, and a postnasal drip. Rubbing your eyes and rubbing your nose makes your allergies worse. Also, you might find yourself having a difficulty in getting enough sleep due to your seasonal allergies.

Sometimes, you might have to change your allergy medication through the seasons to find relief. Depending on your allergy symptoms, your doctor might recommend an inhaler, nasal spray, antihistamine medication, and medications for decongestion. Additionally, you can try using essential oils in diffusers, humidifiers, and onto your skin to help relieve you from your allergies. This does not take the place of your nasal spray, inhaler, or allergy medications. But this will help you to breathe better especially if you have nasal congestion and relief from an itchy allergy rash.

Always consult with your dermatologist and with your primary doctor before using essential oils on your skin. As well as getting your skin rash examined through your medical doctor because some skin rashes may not always be due to allergies. Some skin rashes are due to insect bites, an immune system response, or a skin condition. These are the most recommended essential oils for allergies which are Lavender, Peppermint, Lemon, Eucalyptus, Ravensara, Sandalwood, and Frankincense. Also test a little bit of the oil mixed in a carrier oil on a small area of your skin before using the essential oil.

Another way to control your allergy symptoms is by reducing your stress levels. Practice meditation which helps to strengthen your immune system. Using a guided sound meditation for ten minutes will slow down breathing and make you feel less tension in your body. Doing light stretches with soft instrumental music also helps to relax. Use a humidifier with an essential oil while you relax for ten to fifteen minutes.

Get evaluated to know what you are allergic to. Read the labels before buying clothes especially if you are allergic to wool, polyester, or other mixed fabrics. Put on lotion in the morning before you put on your clothes to avoid itchy dry skin during the autumn and winter season. Last, give allergy shots a try if you have tried everything for your allergies. Here are more resources about allergies. 

Fall Allergies:

Fall Allergies (webmd.com)

Fall Allergies-Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment-Very Well Health:

Fall Allergies: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment (verywellhealth.com)

Essential Oils for Allergies-Which Ones to Try and When and How to Use-Arom Essential:

Essential Oils for Allergies | Which Ones to Try & When and How to Use! (aromessential.com)

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