These days,
it seems like more and more people are suffering from the effects of hay
fever. Yet, it’s not necessarily pollen
that’s causing these allergy outbreaks. Experts believe increases in vehicle
emissions, and even food additives could be contributing to the increase in hay
fever type symptoms. So how can you reduce the likeliness of this occurring in
your workplace? It may surprise you to hear that common dust particles are one
of the main culprits, so you could start by hiring a professional cleaning
company such as AMC Brisbane and perusing these five tips to make your office a
sneeze-free zone.
Pot Plants
Why not
replace those high maintenance plants with imitations? They don’t need watering
or feeding and look just as good as the real thing - and there’s no risk of a
pollen outbreak with fake shrubberies. Just ensure that you regularly wipe down
your plastic plants so you don’t get a build-up of dust (which will set off
your hay fever symptoms again) and you should sneeze-free in no time at all.
Reduce Stress
Numerous
medical researchers and scientists have established a link between stress and
hay fever symptoms, so it might be a good idea to chill out a bit more. This
doesn’t mean that you need to install a flotation tank or meditation room in
the office, but regular deep breathing exercises, opportunities for staff to
de-stress and ‘get in the moment’, and accessible stress balls may assist in
managing symptoms.
Reduce
Perfume Use
If you’ve
ever walked into a lift of enclosed space after a person wearing heavy
aftershave or perfume has been in there, or you’ve worked with a colleague
who’s a touch heavy-handed with their cologne or scent, then you know how
overwhelming it can be for the nostrils and eyes. But how do you address the
problem without causing embarrassment? Perhaps suggest a designated day where
the entire office goes scent-free (antiperspirants are excluded, of course) as
part of an awareness drive for allergen sufferers.
Regular Filter Maintenance
Air-conditioners
can be a help and a hindrance when it comes to hay fever. When the filters are
well maintained, everyone's a winner because an efficient filter will separate
out minute dust particles and pollen from the air. Poorly maintained filters
will make everything worse for the allergen sufferer, pushing dirty air that’s
clogged with impurities all around the office. Be sure to implement a regular
filter maintenance program to ensure that your air-conditioners are part of the
solution and not part of the problem.
Reduce Alcohol Intake
Another
surprise link is that between excessive alcohol consumption and hay fever
symptoms. Many beers and wines contain histamine, a chemical which can set off
allergic reactions, so perhaps it’s time to reduce your intake at this
end-of-the-week drinks sessions?
What are
your suggestions for reducing hay fever symptoms at the office? Which time of
year do you most suffer from this condition? Post your ideas below and
contribute to the discussion.
Very good tips. I think medyo mababa na ang kaso ng hay fever sa atin.
ReplyDeleteMy sons sometimes have allergic reactions to dust, not everytime, but once in a while. I do dust the house everyday, even if I should just be catching up on sleep. These are great tips. I will tell the hubby about reducing alcohol intake. He is a casual beer drinker.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the tips. Part of me misses working but another part of me is contented to be staying at home.
ReplyDeleteWorking is fun when our office is clean. It makes us concentrate with our work and will help us a lot of stuff done during the day than working in a dirty office which is unhealthy. Thank you for these tips Mommy N.
ReplyDeleteWhen i get Free Time I am doing regular deep breathing exercises in my office and try to Be healthy!!
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