Some allergies are so bad that no matter what you do you can't escape having to deal with them. They can last a good bit of you're best months of the year for enjoying the fresh outdoors, whether it be sitting inside with the windows open or just lounging on the porch or patio.
Keeping dust in the house down to an absolute minimum throughout the year is a good start.

The more you are exposed to dust, the greater your chances of your allergies getting much worse. If and when the symptoms first start, farm off the dusting chores to another member in the family.
Even hire someone if you have to. It's better to part with a little money to have someone do it rather than having to spend it on all kinds of sprays and medication, and still be suffering as well.

If you have a low immunity for virus infections or other related causes for getting sick, make sure you build up your defenses by getting the proper amount of sleep, and also take multiple vitamins, especially vitamin C.

A really good practice is to make a salt solution which is nothing more than dissolving salt in water, and then using a little spray applicator to spray the solution into the nasal passage.
Do it often as a preventative measure.

If you must do chores that will increase your exposure to what causes your allergies, buy a good mask that would filter out just about anything you would come across. It may not look sheik, but who cares. It's you who is suffering, and it will be you who will benefit.

One thing to consider, a little exposure is good for helping to build the defenses. If you live in a germ free environment, then the first time you're exposed to germs, you get sick whereas normally you wouldn't.

It's the over exposure that is dangerous.
There are many cleaning products that will help rid your home of allergens. Use them.
Clean slip covers, blinds, curtains, and anything else that attracts dust frequently so as to avoid the slightest build up of dust.

Don't forget to vacuum using the best filter bags you can buy, and also wash throw rugs often. Vacuum the furniture as well. The more you pay attention to keeping the dust at a minimum the better your chances of surviving the season without misery.

Always keep an inhaler handy for when ever you leave the house. Allergy producing agents are all out there waiting to bring you down, and if you're prepared, at least you have a chance of minimizing getting bogged down as usual.

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