Archive for the ‘Allergies’ Category
03.23.2021
15 Pollen Tips to Help Prevent Spring Allergies
Keep these 15 pollen tips in mind as you try to reduce spring allergy symptoms: 1. Download a free app like the WebMD Allergy to monitor allergy and pollen levels. You’ll get convenient notifications for high levels of pollen from trees, grass, ragweed and more. 2. Although you might be tempted to open your doors and windows on a beautiful spring day, you’ll simply be letting clouds of pollen into your home. Keep them closed as much as possible. 3. Save outside activities for after a rainfall when the pollen will be cleared from the air. Avoid dry, windy days when pollen swirls most. 4. Ask friends or family members who don’t suffer from allergies to help out with lawn mowing, weed pulling, and other outdoor chores that can stir up allergens. 5. For days where you are active outdoors, keep your activities to the evenings when pollen counts are lowest. 6. Much of the pollen in your home enters on your shoes. Keep a welcome mat at entrances to your home and encourage your family to wipe their feet and remove their shoes just inside the door. 7. Remove clothes worn outside, and shower to rinse your skin and […]
03.12.2020
How Can You Combat Airborne Viruses like the Coronavirus in Your Home?
Due to the spread of Coronavirus and respiratory infections, there is an increased conversation surrounding the topics of health and safety, especially indoor air quality and the promotion of Healthy Air. Many of us are looking for ways to minimize our risk. Particulate Size of the Coronavirus According to the United States National Library of Medicine National Institute of Health, the Coronavirus nominally has a particle size of .125 microns and most airborne viruses range from .03 to .3 microns. For comparison, human hair is nearly 120 times the size of an airborne virus, with a nominal size of 75 microns; nearly invisible to the human eye. Protecting your family from the Coronavirus Our whole-home Aprilaire 5000 Electronic Air Purifier is our most effective product to capture and kill airborne viruses. It is 87-93% effective at trapping airborne particulates including airborne viruses like the Coronavirus. You can even run the 5000 from your smartphone, marrying comfort and convenience in the palm of your hand. Aprilaire Model 5000 features: • Performs silently and invisibly 24 hours a day on demand • Eliminates 98% of airborne bacteria-sized particles and fungi • Removes 98% of pet dander and respirable dust, which can trigger asthma • […]
03.26.2019
What are Some Top Tips for Dealing with Pollen?
This time of year, the yellow clouds of pollen are beginning to blanket everything in sight while also driving your sinuses crazy. Customers ask me all the time, “Is there anything I can to help prevent pollen from being a problem?!” Try these tips to reduce your exposure and lessen the effects of pollen. 1: Download this free Pollen Tracker app. Available for iPhone and Android, the free Allergy Alert app offers several handy features, including: Side by side 5 day up-to-date weather & allergy forecasts Pollen counts to indicate which days you should spend less time outdoors In-depth information about top allergens with detailed plant descriptions and images Dynamic screen background changes depending on allergy season: Tree, Grass or Ragweed Allergy diary to keep track of your symptoms and how you’re feeling to share with your allergist 2: Ditch Your Shoes at the Door. Most of the pollen entering your home comes in on the soles of your shoes. Give your shoes a good wipe on your welcome mat and remove them instead of tracking pollen all over your house. 3: Delay Your Daily Outdoor Time. Since pollen counts tend to be highest in the morning, try to enjoy […]
03.07.2018
7 Top Pollen Tips for Better Breathing & Indoor Air Quality
According to the National Institutes of Health, about 35 million Americans are sensitive to pollen. With clouds of yellow pollen blowing all over our community in Gwinnett County, here are 7 top tips to help you reduce your pollen exposure and keep it out of your home! Tip #1: A good quality welcome mat will help keep pollen out of your home. Much of the pollen in your home enters on your shoes, so wipe them carefully before entering and remove them just inside the door. Tip #2: Did you know your pup’s fur is a pollen magnet in the spring season? Leave a damp cloth or paper towel by the door and wipe down your pet after a walk. This keeps a considerable amount of pollen out of your home! Tip #3: Keep your exercise and cardio regimen *indoors* with a treadmill or exercise bike at home or at the gym this time of year. If you want to exercise outside, do it in the evenings when pollen levels are typically at their lowest. Tip #4: If you have outdoor plans, take your allergy medication or antihistamine before going out. Don’t wait until you have symptoms. Tip #5: Are your eyes […]
