What Can I Do to Reduce My Symptoms?
Avoidance is the best way to keep nasal allergies under control. First, you have
to know exactly what triggers your allergy symptoms. While allergy tests can
pinpoint specific allergens, you also play an important role in identifying
your sensitivities. The more you know about what triggers your allergy
symptoms, the more successful you'll be in avoiding them.
The symptoms of nasal allergy can make your life miserable. They can get in the
way of everything you want to do from getting enough rest at night to finding
the energy even for routine tasks. But they don't have to hold that much power
over you. There are things you can do to improve your quality of life.
Tracking Your Nasal Allergy Symptoms
The first step in gaining control is to track not only what causes your symptoms
but also what keeps them at bay. There are several tools here to help you
gather this information
The first is the Nasal Allergy Diary. This form helps you learn what's
triggering your symptoms. It could be dust mites, mold spores, pollen, pet
dander, or something else. It may take some time and a lot of research to
identify all the substances to which you are sensitive. You can also use the
diary to monitor how your medicine or allergy shots work and to learn what
avoidance strategies work for you.
Download this form to keep
track of your nasal allergy symptoms and treatment strategies.
Another tool for identifying your allergy triggers is the Nasal Allergy Trigger
Worksheet. Answering the questions on this worksheet helps you pinpoint
exactly what's triggering your symptoms. You can print out the worksheet and
use it to share information with your doctor.
Download this form to keep
track of your nasal allergy triggers.
Next: How Can I Avoid Triggers?
