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I followed these 6 steps when moving to my new home and it stopped my nose allergies.

I live with allergic rhinitis (also known as nose/nasal allergies, or hay fever if seasonal).

That means with the slightest allergen exposure, I can get a runny nose, uncontrollable sneezing and watery eyes for the rest of the day. Often, I experience these symptoms at home.

I used to just control my symptoms with medication (being a pharmacist and all), but lifestyle change should always go before medication. So, I practiced what I preached and spent probably 30 hours researching this guide, and implemented it myself.

There are 6 things one can do to their home (when moving or not) to stop these symptoms. The results for me when I implemented these are:

• The frequency of my allergy symptoms went down noticeably
• I took antihistamines (over-the-counter medication for allergy relief) way less frequently.

(Please don't stop any prescription medications without first consulting your healthcare provider.)

Here are the 6 steps to stopping your nose allergies, in 6 tiers of escalation

1. Eliminate the most important common allergens: mould, dust mites, and pollen

Mould,