How to Overcome and Prevent Seasonal Allergies

Prevent Seasonal Allergies 
There’s a line in a song saying” it’s the most wonderful time of the year…” especially Christmas season is just around the corner. Many countries especially those located in the western hemisphere have changing seasons that brings a different ambience, weather and mood as well as seasonal allergies too.

Seasonal allergies happen when seasons change and people start having allergic reactions When seasons change, the wind coming from far places usually carries with it pollen from trees, grasses and weeds. Trees that can cause seasonal allergies are oak, olive, elm, birch, ash, hickory, poplar, sycamore, maple, cypress and walnut. Normally, plants are pollinated by bees like flowers but other plants like grasses and weeds pollinate courtesy of the wind. These long-travelling pollens are scattered in the air especially during spring or fall. As the pollens become airborne, people begin sneezing, coughing, have itchy red watery eyes and trigger other related disorders such as hay fever, eye allergies and even allergic asthma. Normally, pollen allergies are have a high incidence in the morning when wind is much stronger. This frequently happens during springtime.

Seasonal allergies are also common during summertime. The main factor that causes such allergy are grasses. During this period, homeowners often cut grass or mow the lawn so air can spread the grass pollen easily. In fact, alot of people feel itchyas soon as their skin comes in contact with grass causing hives which is known as urticaria. Regardless of whether grass, weed or trees trigger seasonal allergies, pollen is the main culprit.
How can we reduce exposure to pollen?

Because pollen is the main culprit behind seasonal allergies, it is smart to avoid exposure to pollen by doing the following:

1. Close the windows most of the time so pollen can’t come in.

2. Stay at home between 5am to 10am when pollen content in the air is high

3. Try taking a vacation in areas where pollen is low such as the beach

4. Dry all clothes and beddings in a machine dryer instead of hanging them outside.

5. Make sure that all car windows are closed when travelling.

6. Hire help in cutting the grass in your lawn to avoid exposure to grass.

Indeed, knowing the cause of seasonal allergies can enhance prevention of seasonal allergies for you and your loved ones

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