Ways To Keep Your Allergies At Bay While Travelling
Whether you’re going on vacation with your family or you’re being sent away on a business trip, traveling can be stressful. With all the preparation, packing and scrambling to catch your ride, you’ll finally have a chance to relax when you reach your destination.
Just when you thought the hard part was over, allergies have decided to make their appearance. Here are a few ways to keep your allergies at bay while traveling.
Consult Your Doctor
Before you set out on your trip, consult with your doctor first. They’ll give you advice on how you can keep your allergies from flaring up. Also, don’t forget to ask them if they have connections to other primary care physicians or medical facilities in the area. This makes it easier to get the care you need in case an emergency happens.
Make Sure You’ve Packed Your Medication
Although allergies will eventually go away on their own, certain medication can make this happen quicker. Some of these medications include Benadryl, Allegra, Zyrtec and Claritin.
In some cases, the doctor may have prescribed one of these medications to you. However, if you were not prescribed, you’ll need to ask the doctor if it’s okay to take it. Taking medication without consultation from Premier Allergy can make your allergies worse.
Ask for Hypoallergenic Pillows
When you arrive to your hotel room, be sure to check the pillows you have. If they have feathers or fuzz in them, it’s in your best interest to request the hotel for pillows that are hypoallergenic. Pillows are actually one of the most common allergy triggers.
Depending on the material they’re made out of, they can trap a lot of dirt, dust and dander. In fact, this is why some people have asthma attacks in the middle of the night. Allergies is a leading cause for triggering asthma.
Keep The Windows Shut at Night
It may be tempting to keep the windows open at night and fall asleep to the white noise, it’s in your best interest that you keep them shut. Most allergens come from outside and float around in the air you’re breathing in.
In fact, the amount of allergens in the air is drastically increased during the night. Keeping the window closed will keep your hotel room as allergen-free as possible.
Request to be Put in a Non-Smoking Area
Cigarette smoke is not only a trigger for allergies, it’s also one of the main causes for an asthma attack. If your hotel has a reputation for having smokers, try and see if you can be put in an area where smoking is prohibited.
Unfortunately, allergies can happen at any time regardless of where you are. However, that doesn’t mean they have to ruin your trip. By taking preventative measures, your allergies will be almost non-existent. For more information on how to control your allergies, contact Premier Allergy today. We’ll give you tips on what you can do to prevent an allergy attack