{"id":9592,"date":"2022-09-16T16:53:33","date_gmt":"2022-09-16T23:53:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/entsalem.com\/?p=9592"},"modified":"2022-09-16T16:53:43","modified_gmt":"2022-09-16T23:53:43","slug":"breathe-better-on-your-next-road-trip-with-these-allergy-tips","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/entsalem.com\/breathe-better-on-your-next-road-trip-with-these-allergy-tips\/","title":{"rendered":"Breathe Better on Your Next Road Trip with These Allergy Tips"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Summer is almost over, which means you may be planning a last-minute road trip to Enchanted Forest<\/a> with family or friends. Not only will you have to pack everything you need and decide on a route, if you have allergies<\/a>, you\u2019ll also need to take some precautionary steps to ensure you don\u2019t experience symptoms while on the road. We review some tips from allergy<\/a> experts below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Wash Your Gear<\/h2>\n\n\n
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Whether you\u2019re bringing sleeping bags to stay in your car overnight or you\u2019re packing a neck pillow to snooze on the drive, be sure to wash any gear you\u2019re bringing, especially if it\u2019s been in storage. Dust mites are a common trigger for allergy sufferers, and you don\u2019t want to be stuck in an enclosed space with them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Leave Early in the Morning<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Pollen counts peak during the late afternoon, which is why you should try to leave early in the morning. You can check your local forecast to see what the pollen counts are like both where you\u2019re leaving from and where you\u2019re headed to.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Run the AC<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Rather than rolling down the windows while driving, opt to turn on the air conditioning instead. This will help air circulation as well as filter out any allergens inside your car. Rolling down the windows can let in allergens, including ones you\u2019ve never been introduced to before.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Eat Inside<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

It may sound enjoyable to pack a picnic that you can eat at a park or rest stop, but if you have allergies, eating outside can expose you to allergens that drift in on the breeze. If you can, stop at a restaurant and eat indoors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Choose an Allergy-Free Accommodation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019re staying in a hotel, request an allergy-free room. These rooms are non-smoking, carpet-free and do not allow pets. This way, you can rest easy without experiencing symptoms. You should also bring your own pillows with allergy-proof covers, if possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Talk to an Allergist<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

An allergy expert at Willamette ENT & Facial Plastic Surgery<\/span> can help you prepare for your road trip by testing to see what allergens you\u2019re allergic to, counseling you on practicing avoidance, prescribing medications and starting you on immunotherapy<\/a>. To learn more or to schedule an appointment with an allergy expert, call Willamette ENT & Facial Plastic Surgery<\/span> today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n