Spring allergies are back... here are some remedies to help you through it - PennLive

Spring is here. The season of new life and regrowth. Soon we will see plants budding and blooming with new life. And while this is such a beautiful time of year - if you suffer with seasonal allergies - it can also mean your allergy symptoms will be coming back to life as well.

Now is the time to begin preparing for allergy season, before we begin to see the familiar yellow dusting on our cars indicating the pollen has arrived. Here are some remedies to get your through the worst of pollen season:

Of course, speaking with your health care provider about allergy medication options should be your first course of action. Here are a few over the counter medication options they may recommend:

Zyrtec 24 Hour Allergy Relief Tablets, Antihistamine Allergy Medicine with 10 mg Cetirizine HCI, Bundle with 1 x 30 ct and 1 x 3 ct Travel Pack $20.06

Benadryl Ultratabs Antihistamine Allergy Relief Tablets, Diphenhydramine HCl 25mg, 100 ct $13.99

On sale: Claritin 24 Hour Allergy Medicine, Non-Drowsy Prescription Strength Allergy Relief, Loratadine Antihistamine Tablets and Chewables for Kids Grape, White, 40 Bundle (Pack of 2 Items), 45 Count $35.43

Claritin 24 Hour Allergy Medicine, Non-Drowsy Prescription Strength Allergy Relief,

Visine Allergy Eye Relief Multi-Action Antihistamine & Redness Relief Eye Drops, 0.5 fl. oz (Pack of 2) $8.99

Visine Allergy Eye Relief Multi-Action Antihistamine & Redness Relief Eye Drops

Genexa Allergy Care - 60 Tablets - Multi-Symptom Allergy Remedy - Certified Vegan, Organic, Gluten Free & Non-GMO - Homeopathic Remedies $12.74

TexaClear Children's Homeopathic Allergy Medicine for All Season + Cedar Fever Allergy Relief – Texas Trees, Weeds and Grasses + Drainage Remedies - Liquid Sublingual Drops – 1oz $14.99

TexaClear Children's Homeopathic Allergy Medicine for All Season + Cedar Fever Allergy Relief – Texas Trees, Weeds and Grasses + Drainage Remedies - Liquid Sublingual Drops

Boiron Histaminum Hydrochloricum 30C Homeopathic Medicine for Allergy Relief (Packaging may Vary), White, 80 Count, Pack of 3 $13.99

GoodSense Loratadine Orally Disintegrating Tablets, 10 mg, 24 Hour Allergy Tablets, 30 Count $9.60

We do our best to keep pollen out of our homes, but those particles can still make their way into our home. Installing a high quality air-filtering purifier can reduce the amount of allergens circulating through your home. Here are some options that will be sure to clean up the air your family breathes:

Germ Guardian AC5250PT 28″ 3-in-1 True HEPA Filter Air Purifier $149.99

InvisiClean Aura 5 in 1 Air Purifier - 450 Sq Ft. Medical Grade H13 True HEPA Filter, UV-C Light Sanitizer, Ionizer, Carbon Filter, Prefilter $99.99

On sale: Germ Guardian AC4825 22″ 3-in-1 True HEPA Filter Air Purifier for Home $74.99

Germ Guardian AC4825 22" 3-in-1 True HEPA Filter Air Purifier for Home

Germ Guardian AC4900CA 22″ 3-in-1 True HEPA Filter Air Purifier for Home $100.87

LEVOIT Air Purifiers for Home, H13 True HEPA Filter for Smoke, Dust, Mold, and Pollen $89.99

Compact, perfect for travel: Germ Guardian GG1100W 7″ Pluggable Small Air Purifier, Small Room Wall Air Sanitizer $32.20

More things to consider when trying to minimize allergens:

• Keep your windows closed.
• Check the daily pollen counts.
• Leave your shoes at the door.
• Wash your hair before going to bed.

Ashley Dill covers the online shopping industry, writing about commerce. She can be reached at adill@pennlive.com.