Spring is here and it appears that it is raining Pollen these days. If you start you morning off sneezing repeatedly, having itchy & watering eyes or sinus congestion then you might be allergic to pollen.
Allergen avoidance is the best method of preventing allergic symptoms, but it can be hard to avoid pollen during the spring because it's everywhere—both indoors and out. However, you can reduce your exposure to pollen by following a few simple tips: Limit outdoor activity when the pollen count is high; this will decrease the amount of pollen you inhale. Pollen counts tend to be highest in the morning and lowest after rainfall. Beware of hot, dry, windy days and welcome rainy days that wash the pollen to the ground.
When you have to go outdoors, shower and change your clothes immediately afterwards because pollen sticks to clothing, skin, and hair. (If you have a pet, it can also unknowingly carry pollen into the house.) If you have to work in the yard, wear an allergy relief mask to block pollen and other allergens.
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