How to prevent nasal allergies during exercise? 5 tips to check out

It’s March again, the season when allergies are most common. Sneezing, runny nose, foggy, red and itchy eyes due to nasal allergies, and flying pollen may also cause hay fever... In order to stay away from annoying allergies, in addition to relying on diet and maintaining intestinal immunity, exercise is also a good way. However, outdoor exercise is prone to contact with allergens in the air. The American medical information website "WebMD" has put forward the following 5 suggestions, so that you don’t have to worry about allergies when exercising, and you can also strengthen your body!

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1. Check your calendar: Find out when allergy season starts this year

Take hay fever as an example. In fact, 80% of it is preventable. The allergy season occurs in similar months every year. Remember to pay attention to the weather forecast to find out when the weather will turn warmer and spring will come. As long as you know it in advance, you can prepare in advance and avoid being hit unexpectedly!

2. Pay attention to outdoor air quality: Will the air be too bad tomorrow? Stay indoors

Everyone has their own preferred exercise mode. Some people like to run outdoors, while others prefer to run indoors. However, from the perspective of allergies, although hay fever is not serious in Taiwan, other air pollution factors should not be underestimated. Therefore, if the air quality is already as bad as PM2.5, don't go running outdoors!

3. Run at the right time: Choose a time when the air is fresh

After a whole night of settling, the air in the early morning can be said to be the cleanest. You may want to go for a morning run before work or go outdoors to stretch, take a deep breath of fresh air, and start a vibrant and energetic day. As for the morning commute from 8 to 9 am to 2 to 3 pm, this is the period with the most air pollution particles. Try not to go out for exercise during this period as you are prone to inhaling more waste pollution.

4. Choose gentle exercise: Vigorous exercise can easily inhale more allergens

Exercise does not necessarily mean being out of breath and sweating profusely. Even brisk walking or slow cycling can be considered exercise. If you like playing basketball or sprint running, you might as well relax your body during the allergy season and choose more gentle exercises.

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5. Cover your eyes, mouth and nose: prevent cold air from invading!

People with allergies have fragile noses and respiratory tracts. When they come into contact with cold air, they will sneeze and have runny noses. In addition to protecting the nose and mouth, the eyes are also parts that are prone to allergies. Prevent the lungs from being invaded by cold air. Carry a towel or windproof handkerchief with you so that you can quickly wipe off the sweat after exercise and prevent colds.

In addition to the above 5 tips, remember to bring an extra set of replacement clothes when you go out, don’t think it’s too troublesome! There is still a temperature difference between morning and evening in spring. If you sweat and get blown by cold air and catch a cold, it will not be worth it. In addition, maintaining a regular exercise habit is also the only way to prevent colds. Start exercising this spring!