Don’t fall for seasonal allergies
You can run, but it’s hard to hide from ragweed.
Each of these pesky plants releases
up to a billion lightweight pollen grains
in a typical growing season. So between August
and November in many parts of the country,
people with ragweed allergies sneeze, rub their
eyes, blow their noses, and mark time until the
first freeze ends the fall allergy season.
While you’re waiting, try these proven pollenavoidance tips:
- Minimize early-morning activities; most pollen appears between 5 and 10 a.m.
- Use an air conditioner at home and in your car to avoid open windows and fans.
- Bathe or shower after being outside or before bedtime to wash pollen off your hair and skin.
- If you’re vacationing, try the beach or seaside. Save camping for another time.
- Avoid stirring up pollen; let someone else mow the lawn and rake leaves.
- Dry clothes in a dryer, not on a clothesline.
- To get current local pollen information from the National Allergy Bureau, visit www.aaaai.org/nab/index.cfm?p=pollen.
