How to Solve a Seasonal Allergy

They are results of airborne substances especially pollen that appear certain times in a year which cause itchy skin, runny nose, watery eyes and sneezing. You could go for skin tests which could help identify the allergy trigger and certain nasal sprays such as antihistamines and decongestants could help relieve the allergy.

It usually triggers during spring and fall and the perennial allergies are present throughout the year round which include allergens such as pet hair and house dust mites.

Springtime allergies are usually causes by pollen from tree such as oak, olive, birch, ash, maple and walnut during January to April. Pollens are the usually the main cause of seasonal allergies and they are small little egg-shaped powdery grains found in flower plants which are carried by the wind or insects to other plants of the same type for reproductive purposes and when they are in the air, it can land in a persons eyes, nose or lungs and maybe skin to set up allergic reaction which could lead to hay fever, eye allergies and even asthma. They can travel at a very long distance in the air and the levels of pollen are the highest from 5am to 10am so try to avoid exercising in the morning if you are prone to it.

During summer, the grass pollens are the usual cause of summer allergies. Try to avoid lying on the grass since getting contact with grass can results in itching which is called contact urticaria. Surprisingly, grass can be divided into two major classes which are the northern and southern grasses. Northern grasses are usually found in colder areas which include timothy, orchard, and red top grasses. In the other hand, southern grasses are present in warmer climates such as the Bermuda grass.

During fall, the weed pollen is the main cause of seasonal allergy which also depends on the area and these weeds include ragweed, pig weed, sagebrush and tumbleweed.

If you want to identify which pollen you are allergic to, consult an allergist where he or she could help you determine if you have seasonal allergies. It involves skin testing or also known as blood test. This can be very helpful in preventing you from getting such allergies during certain times of the year.

To avoid pollen exposure, keep your windows closed so that pollens would not drift into your house. Lessen your morning activity such as cutting grass especially between 5am to 10am. When traveling long distance especially at the countryside, keep your car windows close. You might also want to take a vacation during the high pollen season to a more pollen-free area such as the beach. Dry your clothes indoor or with your dry-cleaning machine so that pollen is not collect in laundry if it is hung outside to dry too long.