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winter allergiesWritten ByPartha Nandi, MD

If your nose is constantly stuffy, your eyes itchy, and your head feels like it’s about to explode – you’re probably experiencing winter allergies.

Wait, what? People often confuse these symptoms with a cold. The common cold will last from 7 to 10 days, whereas winter allergies can last for months. We’re exposed to more indoor allergens such as mold, dust mites, and animal dander during the winter because we spend all our time inside. What can you do?

Partha’s RX for Fighting Winter Allergies:

1. Buy New Bedding or Wash Bedding on Hot Settings

If you typically wake up feeling stuffy, it’s time to buy new bedding impervious to dust mites and other allergens. If you don’t think you need new allergy resistance bedding, throw your blankets and sheets into the washer and dryer on β€œhot” settings to help kill anything that could be lurking.

2. Capture Allergens with Filters

A high-efficiency particulate air (HEPA) filter can dramatically improve winter allergy symptoms. You can place these filters in the corner of a room to make breathing easier.

3. Use a Humidifier

The dry winter air can also dry out nasal passages, which can cause irritation and inflammation. Using a humidifier can help. Shoot for indoor humidity levels to be around 35-45%.

4. Use Saline Spray

A couple of squirts before bed can help free any gunk or allergens trapped in your nose.

5. Vacuum More

Vacuuming more will help suck up the pet dander and human skin cells that attract and feed dust mites.

About the author

Partha Nandi, MD

Partha Nandi M.D., F.A.C.P. is the creator and host of the internationally syndicated medical lifestyle television show, Ask Dr. Nandi.

A practicing physician and a renowned international speaker, his appearances include TEDx, college commencements, numerous charity functions, premier medical meetings such as Digestive Disease Week, and nationally syndicated television programs such as The Katie Couric Show.

Dr. Nandi has partnered with the Ministry of Health in multiple countries, including Jamaica and India, and has collaborated with The World Health Organization in multiple areas throughout the globe, Dr. Nandi delivers passionate and inspiring talks to diverse audiences.

He continues to travel internationally for conferences and symposia, meeting with global health leaders on his quest to improve health care quality, access, and to empower people across the world β€œTo Be Your Own Health Hero.”

DrNandi@AskDrNandi.com

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