Summer is almost here, and its arrival brings opportunities for many people – including those who suffer from allergies and asthma — to plan vacations away from home.
A recent article titled “Allergies don’t take a vacation” in Annals of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology encourages those with allergies and asthma to consider their conditions and consult with their allergist before embarking on a vacation to ensure maximum good health and opportunities for enjoyment while away from home. Annals is the scientific journal of the American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology.
The article stresses that advance preparation for a vacation can ease the anxiety allergy and asthma patients sometimes face with the idea of being away from home and their regular care.
Simple measures can make the vacation run more smoothly — like making sure prescriptions are up to date and filled so that you don’t run out while traveling. Consider bringing extra medications to use as needed for exacerbations of your allergic disease.
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It is also good to have your allergist’s contact information and research the location of pharmacies near where you’ll be staying.
Those with hay fever or nasal allergies have different concerns than those with asthma or food allergies or eczema.
Consider the following tips, depending on which allergic condition you suffer with:
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Allergic rhinoconjunctivitis (nasal and eye allergies)
Consider a trip to the beach or the mountains, as those locales tend to host fewer allergens.
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If you have dog or cat allergies, look for a pet-free hotel.
Bring your own dust mite covers for pillows if you’re not sure your hotel will supply them.
Remember to bring your allergy medications and consider taking intranasal steroids before
