Four allergist-approved remedies await.

But how do you get rid of allergies fast, especially if they’ve already started flaring up?

allergist and immunologist withNational Jewish Health in Denver, Colorado.

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4 tips to get rid of allergies ASAP

Springtime often means lots of time spent outdoors.

Here are four expert-approved ways to reduce your worst allergy symptoms as quickly as possible.

(Think congestion, sneezing, itching, watery eyes, and puffiness.

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an allergist and immunologist atThe Ohio State University Wexner Medical Centerin Colombus, Ohio.

Heres Exactly How It Can Affect Your Poop

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“After being outside, you have that fine dusting of pollen on you,” says Dr. Kraft.

“If you’re bringing that into a room inside, you’re continually breathing that stuff in.”

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As an added bonus, you might get some congestion relief from the shower steam, too.

But thankfully there are some ways to tell the two conditions apart.

Howlongyour symptoms last is a big indicator, too.

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“It’s the one thing we have that can make you less allergic,” Dr. Kraft says.

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an allergist and immunologist atThe Ohio State University Wexner Medical Centerin Colombus, Ohio.

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