For many, the summer season evokes images of beachsidehotspots, late night road trips and faraway destinations. However, this isn’talways the case – especially for those who suffer with allergies.
Peak allergy season varies from place to place, butthe pollen count is usually heightened during spring - and can stay high untilwinter. However, before you declare your summer over before it’s really begun,understand that some destinations are ideal for those who can’t leave the housewithout antihistamine tablets. Not convinced? Allow us to change your mind.
Below, we round up five of the best allergy-friendly tripsyou’re yet to have.
Winter Wonderland
Snow can bring huge relief to those who are sensitiveto seasonal allergens. As pollen production tends to increase when the warmertemperatures arrive, the frosty flakes in snow-filled destinations keep thepesky particles and other allergens at bay.
Sea Breeze
Thanks to the refreshing ocean breeze they’re knownfor, sandy shores boast lower numbers of mould and pollen. However, it’s notonly the cleansed air that can have a positive effect on your health – swimmingin saltwater will ensure you’re constantly removing pollen and other airborne allergensfrom your skin.
Urban Jungle
An alternative option is to embark on a city break.The cooler concrete jungles - such as Sao Paulo and Sydney for instance - boastlower pollen counts than their countryside counterparts. However, that whilepollen counts are lower in the big city, pollution levels are higher.
Range Retreat
Visiting a mountainous terrain can be beneficial forallergy sufferers. Mould is less of an issue in these climates (and dust mites can’tsurvive at such heights) so it’s a win-win situation.
DesertDestination
Good news – if you’re heading to a dry locale nextsummer, it’s likely there will be less pollen-producing vegetation, as suchplants can’t thrive in this kind of environment. It’s the perfect excuse to finallyvisit those pyramids.
Sources:
http://edition.cnn.com/2009/HEALTH/04/14/allergies.five.to.go/index.html?eref=rss_us
https://www.zyrtec.com/allergy-friendly-vacations (Accessed: 18/09/17)
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asthma, allergy, respiratory disease, triggers, cause,children, health, healthcare, symptoms, SensioAIR, airpollution, allergens,illness, vacation, holiday, summer
[Image courtesy of Nathan Anderson / Unsplash]
Sources:
http://edition.cnn.com/2009/HEALTH/04/14/allergies.five.to.go/index.html?eref=rss_us
https://www.zyrtec.com/allergy-friendly-vacations (Accessed: 18/09/17)
Tags
asthma, allergy, respiratory disease, triggers, cause,children, health, healthcare, symptoms, SensioAIR, airpollution, allergens,illness, vacation, holiday, summer
[Image courtesy of Nathan Anderson / Unsplash]
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