Allergies
Top 10 Tips on How to Vacation Without Your Allergies
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May 5, 2010 - 5:46:31 PM

(HealthNewsDigest.com) - Allergists recommend protective bedding as top remedy to alleviate indoor allergies just in time for spring allergy season and summer vacations

More than 50 million Americans suffer from indoor allergies, often triggered by dust mite droppings that collect in mattresses and pillows. As Americans gear up for summer fun, allergy sufferers can avoid a sneezy, wheezy vacation, if they’re prepared.

While travelers are unable to control the outdoor allergens at their destinations, they certainly can help control them where they sleep.

According to a recent Braun Research survey conducted on behalf of Aller-Ease1, nearly 98% of allergists recommend protective bedding as the number-one way to minimize indoor allergy symptoms. Taking along protective bedding from Aller-Ease is an easy and affordable way to stave off allergy symptoms while away from home.

Virtually all beds, including the one at your hotel, are host to an entire world of invisible allergens. Although most people are unaware of this fact, allergists are all too familiar with the symptoms associated with these unseen bedfellows. That’s why they recommend protective bedding as the first line of defense.

So this year, remember a few tips from Aller-Ease and don’t invite your allergies on vacation.

Allergy Travel Checklist

Check with your doctor and refill all allergy medications or over-the-counter remedies before you leave.
Consider traveling with an allergen barrier pillow protector like those from Aller-Ease to help minimize symptoms in hotels or while on the road.
Before you schedule your vacation, research the pollen count and allergens specific to your destination so you can be prepared.
If traveling by car, make sure to keep the windows closed – air pollution can irritate symptoms further. If the air conditioning is on, switch it to “do not re-circulate,” otherwise allergens can creep in and trigger an attack.
When traveling by car, try to travel in the morning or evening when air quality is at its best.
If flying to your destination, carry your medications with you and double-check that you have enough for your flight and for a few extra days. You don’t want to be out of luck if your luggage is lost.
Bring a low cost home hygrometer to help keep humidity below 50 percent in your hotel room as dust mites thrive in humid environments.
Call ahead to your hotel and ask about in-room air purifiers and self-controlled air conditioning. This will give you control over the climate and air quality in your room.
Ask about your hotel’s pet policy and ensure your room is pet-free.
Shampoo hair nightly and change clothes before entering the bedroom to avoid transferring outdoor pollens into your bed.

For more information about allergies and asthma and ways to help minimize symptoms, visit www.aller-ease.com.

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