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A Travelers Guide to Avoiding Allergies

A TRAVELER'S GUIDE to AVOIDING ALLERGIES For most people, summer travel represents a much-needed break from the stress of everyday life. But for allergy sufferers, travel brings a set of stressors all its own. Sitting on a crowded airplane, staying in a stuffy hotel, touring unfamiliar areas-all of these are an open invitation for allergies to derail your trip. Luckily, simple precautions can minimize the damage. Here is your guide to avoiding allergies during each stage of your trip. PLANNING AHEAD FOR A LOW-ALLERGY EXPERIENCE An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure, and this absolutely applies to vacation planning. Before departing, WebMD advises the following precautions: Bring an extra day of doses in case you are delayed. Keep medications in their original packaging to avoid TSA hassles (if flying). Bring dust-proof, zippered pillow cases from home. Pack all needed medications in your purse or carry-on. SCENARIO PLANNING: AVOID ALLERGIES AT EVERY STEP OF THE WAY IN THE CAR IN THE AIR A/C Travel during low-traffic and low-emission times, such as early morning and late night. Take nasal spray and use once per hour to counteract the dry airplane air. Use your air blower's highest setting to keep dust away. Use the air Use the AC's conditioner instead of recirculation mode rolling your windows down. instead of breathing in smoggy air from the outside. AT THE HOTEL WHEN OUTSIDE Begin taking seasonal allergy meds a few weeks early if traveling to a warmer region. Avoid hotels that Consider "pre-treating" yourself with an antihistamine. Book at a completely Ask about allergy- friendly rooms with hypoallergenic linens and pillow/mattress smoke-free hotel. advertise themselves as pet-friendly. covers. Request a sunny, dry room as far away from the pool as possible. If renting a house, ask how frequently and thoroughly it is cleaned between guests. Use mosquito and insect repellent while hiking or at the beach. Not every allergy can be avoided while traveling, but with simple planning, the majority can be prevented-or at least minimized. allergease, SOURCE: WEBMD All Natural Herbal Supplement

A Travelers Guide to Avoiding Allergies

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For most people, summer travel represents a much-needed break from the stress of everyday life. But for allergy sufferers, travel bring a set of stressors all its own. Sitting on a crowded airplane, s...

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