{"id":3208,"date":"2023-02-15T14:57:00","date_gmt":"2023-02-15T20:57:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mwent.net\/?p=3208"},"modified":"2023-02-27T14:59:44","modified_gmt":"2023-02-27T20:59:44","slug":"how-to-manage-winter-allergies","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mwent.net\/how-to-manage-winter-allergies\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Manage Winter Allergies"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>It seems like there are countless causes of sniffling, sneezing and nasal congestion during the winter months. While your symptoms may be caused by a cold or the flu, it\u2019s also possible that you are suffering from winter <a href=\"https:\/\/mwent.net\/allergy\/types\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">allergies<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Winter Allergy Symptoms <\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"855\" src=\"https:\/\/mwent.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/iStock-1069547090-1280x855.jpg\" alt=\"Young woman outside in the park in winter blowing her nose.\" class=\"wp-image-3211\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mwent.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/iStock-1069547090-1280x855.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/mwent.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/iStock-1069547090-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/mwent.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/iStock-1069547090-1536x1026.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/mwent.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/iStock-1069547090-scaled.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>If you have winter allergies, your symptoms will be similar to those who experience allergies in the spring or summer. It\u2019s just that you likely have different triggers. Common allergy symptoms include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Nasal congestion<\/li><li>Runny nose<\/li><li>Itchy, watery eyes<\/li><li>Sneezing<\/li><li>Itchy skin or a rash<\/li><li>Sore throat<\/li><li>Coughing, wheezing or difficulty breathing if you have asthma triggered by allergies<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Winter Allergy Triggers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There isn\u2019t a lot of pollen in the air during the wintertime. So, if you have winter allergies, they are probably caused by indoor allergens. Some common culprits include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Dust mites<\/li><li>Pet dander<\/li><li>Indoor mold<\/li><li>Cockroach droppings<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Manage Your Allergy Symptoms at Home<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Since winter allergies are typically triggered by indoor allergens, taking steps to reduce or eliminate exposure in your home can go a long way toward reducing your symptoms. Some good tips for doing this include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>Use a humidifier. <\/strong>Dry air can worsen allergy symptoms by irritating the nose and increasing inflammation. Just make sure not to make your home too humid, as dust mites and mold thrive in higher humidity. Keep it no higher than 50% humidity.<\/li><li><strong>Clean your home regularly. <\/strong>Make sure to vacuum and dust your home frequently. Consider using a vacuum with a HEPA filter.<\/li><li><strong>Wash all bedding. <\/strong>Wash your bedding weekly in hot water to kill dust mites and consider using hypoallergenic cases for mattresses and pillows.<\/li><li><strong>Minimize pet dander. <\/strong>If you have a pet that may be triggering your symptoms, bathe them weekly. Also, avoid letting them into your bedroom or the bedroom of anyone else in the home who has allergies.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Exercise to Improve Winter Allergies?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Getting regular exercise outdoors during the winter is a great way to enjoy all of Minnesota\u2019s natural beauty, and it may even help reduce your allergy symptoms! A study published in 2019 found that <a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/31181728\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">recreational winter exercise outdoors can reduce allergic-airway inflammation<\/a> and improve allergy symptoms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">When To See a Doctor<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If your symptoms last for more than ten days and don\u2019t come with a fever or body aches, there\u2019s a good chance that they are caused by allergies as opposed to some sort of virus. However, the only way to know for sure is to visit your medical provider. If they suspect allergies, they may refer you to an allergist who can perform <a href=\"https:\/\/mwent.net\/allergy\/testing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">allergy testing<\/a> to identify your triggers and help you come up with an appropriate treatment plan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To learn more about how to manage winter allergies, call the experts at <a href=\"https:\/\/mwent.net\/allergy\/\">Midwest Allergy &amp; Asthma<\/a> today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><ul class=\"related-posts\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/mwent.net\/understanding-contact-dermatitis-causes-and-treatment\/\" class=\"related-post\">Understanding Contact Dermatitis: Causes and Treatment<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/mwent.net\/how-to-minimize-your-exposure-to-indoor-allergies\/\" class=\"related-post\">How To Minimize Your Exposure To Indoor Allergies<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/mwent.net\/allergies-worse-at-home-these-four-key-reasons-could-be-the-cause\/\" class=\"related-post\">Allergies Worse at Home? 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