“Be prepared,” runs the popular scout movement motto. While most situations require you to be ready for the unexpected, the case is different when you’re talking about the weather and how it causes allergies.

Seasonal changes and weather patterns hardly make it to your list of the most shocking and most unexpected events. Weather forecasts and calendars give you a preview of what to anticipate year after year. Along with these projected changes comes the onset of some allergies.

This sheet guides you through weather-induced allergies and gives you tips on how you can prepare better for inevitable weather changes.

• Buff up your immune system – rain or shine. Sudden temperature changes make you more sensitive to allergy attacks. Whether you are bracing for a summer getaway or a skiing trip somewhere in the Alps, be sure to keep fit all the time. Proper dieting, exercise, vitamin intake and appropriate attire can help protect your body from attacks.
• Expect the worst-case scenario for each season, and plan ahead. Know what you should do and not do at particular climates or times of the day. For instance:
  • Winter is the period of maximum exposure to indoor allergens. Running a humidifier 24/7 is a bad idea.
  • Spring is the time of the year when pollen and spore counts are at their highest, so you may want to replace that nice picnic date with an indoor movie marathon.
  • Summer is a humid month. Humidity invites mold growth and dust mite production. Perhaps it’s a good time to clean up your bathroom and basement.
  • If you really need to be outside on dry, windy days, skip the public transport. Maybe you’d like to tune up the air conditioning unit of your vehicle and drive to work instead. If staying outside can’t be helped, then gear up with the right attire and keep your nose covered with a mask or a handkerchief.
• Stay clean. Simple hygienic practices can go a long way in maintaining the integrity of your immune system. Showers rid your body of pollens and other allergens that might have stuck to your skin while you attended to your daily activities. In addition, remember to maintain the upkeep of your home. Keep dust and molds away with regular cleanups.
• Keep a handy stock of first-aid medications. The thought that you have antihistamine capsules, nasal sprays, decongestant pills, and anti-itch solutions on hand will give you a feeling of preparedness. These medications might get sold out on peak seasons, so hoard some for your self minus the guilt. Take these medications only as directed by your doctor however. Be conscious about expiration dates and recommended dosages.

Knowing the weather and how it causes allergies can help you deal with the inevitable more calmly.

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