[graciegirl]

Allergic reactions to the new pollens, molds, airbourne dusts, construction dirt, etc. is a huge problem for many new people moving to this area.

Allergic people really suffer when exposed to new allergens. The release of histamines as our bodies react to these new allergens cause our nasal passages to swell and weep and may involve our lungs too and make these tissues a fertile place for bacteria and viruses to grow.

It helps to keep your home closed up and the air on. If you live in an older house, immediately change your air conditioners filters and even if you live in a new one, you might do the same because you will be living with construction dust thrown into the air in large amounts. We bought a room air filter at Walmart for about a hundred dollars that has a rinseable filter and we clean it often. Our daughter who lives with us keeps it running night and day with the door closed.

When you come in from being outdoors, take off your clothes with pollen on them, take a shower, wash your hair and change into un pollened clothes.

It may be wise to seek the help of a physician and/or an allergy specialist.

I do not have them as bad as Helene but they were worse when we first started coming here and have gradually gotten better and Helene's have too.

I truly understand how crummy they make you feel and with this heat it is almost unbearable at times.