Jill Grimes, MD, shares her opinions about all things medical, breaking down complex clinical issues into common sense explanations. Please use this information to fuel discussions with your family physician and other health care providers! *However, this blog is for informational purposes only, and should not be considered medical advice, as you (the reader) hereby agree that there is no physician-patient relationship.
Monday, February 1, 2010
Change Your Air Filters Today!
Happy February 1st! On the first day of each month, I try to remind my patients (and most importantly for me, my wonderful husband) that it's time for that special monthly chore- changing the air filters. Especially here in Austin, where pollens are crazy year-round, it's really important to change the filters to reduce allergens in your home. You'll be amazed twenty-four to forty-eight hours later when you wake up breathing easily and headache-free.
How do you pick an air filter? Easy- kind of like choosing a wine off a menu where you don't recognize the vineyards. You don't want the cheapest, but you don't need the most expensive, either. Choose a filter that is corrugated. If you have the deluxe models that you need to take outside and wash periodically, make the first of each month your wash day.
BOTTOM LINE: Tired of waking up with headaches, sneezing, and/or stuffy nose? Change your filter the first of every month!
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