Common Fall Allergies and How to Manage Your Exposure

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Fall brings changing leaves, cool breezes, chilly nights, pumpkin everything, football games, and…ragweed season! (sigh) Purifying the air in your home is the first step in reducing fall allergies for you and your family. Keep reading for fall allergies’ common culprits including learning some of the best ways to achieve a healthy home.

Common Fall Allergies and Their Symptoms

Ragweed is the biggest allergy trigger during the fall season, followed closely by mold. Mold spores and ragweed travel easily through the air and can cause the following symptoms:

Headaches
Stuffy nose
Chest congestion
Dry, persistent cough

If you or a family member suffer from these symptoms during the fall months, it’s time to double-check your Indoor Air Quality. Here are some steps you can take right away:

HVAC Check

Your HVAC and air purification systems do a lot to improve your Indoor Air Quality by filtering fresh air from the outside into your home. It’s important to hire a technician to do an inspection to ensure everything is running properly before you start running your heat in the cooler fall temperatures.

Run your HVAC

Once your HVAC is all checked out, it’s very important to continue using it even as the temperatures drop. As tempting as it is to shut off your A/C unit and open up the windows, it could mean serious problems for your Indoor Air Quality with the amount of pollen and other particles that can enter your home. The air conditioner helps to filter the air as it comes into your home, so even running those systems with their internal fans can be preferable to just opening the windows.

Replace Filters

It can be a pain, but be sure to change the filters in your air systems to get the highest quality air in your home. Most filters should be cleaned or changed every 30-60 days. With AprilAire air purifiers, you need to change the filters only once per year.

Use a Humidifier

With cooler temperatures and the use of your heater, the air in your home can become dry and irritating. Remember to keep your home’s humidity level between 40-60%, with the help of a whole-house humidifier, if necessary. A humidifier adds water vapor to the air to improve your Indoor Air Quality and prevent symptoms such as dry skin, nosebleeds, sinus problems, and dry eyes.

Reduce Common Fall Allergy Culprits

If you’re still looking for a way to rid your home of fall allergies’ common culprits, contact a local Healthy Air Professionals to perform a thorough test so you can enjoy your cozy fall days inside.

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