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Seasonal allergies: Nip them in the bud
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Reduce your exposure to allergy triggers
Take extra steps when pollen counts are high
Keep indoor air clean
Try an over-the-counter remedy
Rinse your sinuses
Interested in alternative treatments? Consider these
When home remedies aren't enough, see your doctor
Reduce your exposure to allergy triggers
To reduce your exposure to the things that trigger your allergy signs and symptoms (allergens):
- Stay indoors on dry, windy days. The best time to go outside is after a good rain, which helps clear pollen from the air.
- Delegate lawn mowing, weed pulling and other gardening chores that stir up allergens.
- Remove clothes you've worn outside and shower to rinse pollen from your skin and hair.
- Don't hang laundry outside — pollen can stick to sheets and towels.
- Wear a pollen mask if you do outside chores.
