Millions of people experience seasonal allergies every year, with a big influx of symptoms come springtime. If you are one of those millions, it can be helpful to have a plan ahead of time to make your spring allergies a little more manageable. Here in the Great Lakes region, we have many potential allergens, including those found in grasses, flowers, blooming trees, and more. Depending on the severity of your allergies, it can pay to start preparing now!

The great news about allergies is that they can often be reduced over time, with proper care. There are many strategies to help you do this, and you can chat with a doctor at your local Oakbrook urgent care clinic about personalizing your options. And here are some great tips in the meantime, for reducing your springtime allergies:

1. Consider shots

In some cases, allergy shots can work wonders in reducing the severity of seasonal allergies. Allergy shots work by introducing tiny amounts of the allergen, with the doses spread out over time, essentially desensitizing your body to the allergen. If you’re interested in looking into these shots, come visit your local urgent care.

2. Clean house

Don’t wait for “spring cleaning,” to tackle the potential mold, dust, and allergens hiding in your home. If your home environment is dirty, or your indoor air quality is poor, you could be making your body more sensitive, no matter the season. Take time for a deep clean, and install good-quality air filters for your whole house.

3. Repair your gut

Your GI tract plays host to a large proportion of your microbiome, and your immune system. In order to lower your overall inflammation and potentially balance out allergies, invest in healing your gut. This can mean avoiding irritating foods, eating more foods with natural gelatin/collagen like bone broth, eating more fermented foods, or taking a probiotic.

If you can start preparing now for the spring allergy season, you can reduce or even eliminate your symptoms! Reach out to schedule your visit with DuPage Immediate Care to discuss your options for allergy support!