Spring is awesome. We get it! Even according to Gallup polls over several years, more people name Spring as their favorite season than any other. However, springtime isn’t all rainbows and lollipops, especially if you are suffering from seasonal allergies.
As nice as it is for the cold winter weather to finally thaw out, the warm weather brings so much of nature back to life. And with the resurgence of nature comes dust and pollen. Seasonal allergy sufferers are used to stocking up on their favorite allergy remedies this time of year and checking the news for info on local air quality on pollen counts.
Even if you are one of the lucky ones who think they don’t suffer from Spring allergies, the buildup of dust and pollen in the air can still cause problems, even without you realizing it.
What Suffering From Spring Allergies Can Look Like
It’s pretty clear that some Spring allergy suffering is pretty obvious. Itching and watery eyes, powerful sneezing, and runny or stuffy noses all mark most moderate allergy victims pretty quickly. Severe cases feature skin conditions like rashes or even cause difficulty breathing.
However, even you don’t have any of these obvious symptoms, you may still be suffering effects from the excess dust and pollen in the air. These effects may not be as obvious, more like you are battling a lingering cold or cough that won’t go away.
You may be experiencing minor headaches, congestion, and fatigue. The reason this happens is that your immune system is forced to confront the foreign particles in the air and the constant exposure wears down the system, causing these uncomfortable symptoms.
Regular Duct Cleaning Can Prevent Allergy Symptoms
The reason that allergies can affect such a wide swath of people is because of continued exposure to the allergens in the air. You may think that once you step indoors, you are escaping from all the spring dust and pollen in the air, but that may not be the case.
If your ducts haven’t been routinely cleaned, they can be circulating these allergens in your indoor air as well, ramping up the work your body goes through to combat these foreign particles.
The way to combat this problem is to schedule a routine duct cleaning, to keep your indoor air free of these allergens, giving your immune system the rest it needs to alleviate these symptoms. Freeing yourself of these allergens will reduce your need to turn towards classic allergy medications, like Benadryl and Flonase.
Don’t Put Off Duct Cleaning
If you are thinking about putting off the professional service of duct cleaning, thinking the symptoms aren’t that bad, there is an important thing to keep in mind. Continued exposure to allergens can actually make your sensitivity to them increase, as your immune system wears down.
Handling duct cleaning will ensure that you don’t need to turn to an increased medical response, like doctor’s visits or prescription medications. Stop the process by ensuring you are breathing clean indoor air.
If you have concerns about your indoor air quality, be it about duct cleaning or more advanced air filtration systems, an expert at Alberta Indoor Comfort is a fantastic resource. Simply give us a call at (403) 230-2689 and we’ll be happy to ensure you have clean air in your home.
