It’s allergy season and time for the survival tool essentials

Thanks in part to a seemingly never ending winter, Canadians are now contending with one of the worst allergy seasons in recent memory. Dubbed the ‘pollen vortex,’ seasonal allergy sufferers are in for a long summer thanks to the increased levels of pollen making their way through the air.

Millions of Canadians suffer from seasonal allergies, and according to a recent survey by Claritin, 1 in 7 Canadians described their or someone in their household’s allergies as severe. The survey also found that while 64 per cent said their allergies negatively affect their quality of life, 1 in 5 don’t seek relief at all.

If you’re part of the 80% looking for a way to relieve your allergy symptoms, here are some tools to keep in your seasonal allergy survival kit that may offer relief.

How to exercise during allergy season

If you attempt to exercise outdoor in the spring (when the air begins to fill with pollen) and fall (when the ragweed comes out), it may be difficult to take that daily jog without sneezing or constantly blowing your nose. Read more about exercising during allergy season here.