Beginning as early as February in some areas, invisible pollens from hardwood deciduous trees such as oak, elm, birch, maple, ash, alder, olive, acacia and hazel are big troublemakers for many allergy sufferers. For more information on tree pollens, visit the Allergen Guide.
When spring allergy season is upon us, there's no reason to be miserable. Review these simple guidelines to minimize the effects of outdoor allergens and take Claritin for 24 hour non-drowsy relief allergy symptom.
Start taking Claritin® allergy products as soon as symptoms start.
Having medication on hand will help you prepare for an allergy episode.
Know your nemesis. When you understand what triggers your allergy symptoms, you can make an extra effort to avoid it. For example, grass pollen levels rise when grass is disturbed, so if that's one of your triggers, wear a mask when mowing or avoid mowing altogether.
Beat the clock. Peak pollen production occurs between 5 a.m. and 10 a.m. , so try to plan outside activities at other times of the day.
Check the forecast. Avoid going outdoors when counts are high. Also, heavy rains wash pollen from the air, making post-shower outings more comfortable. Beware of dry, windy days when pollen can be particularly intense. (Get the pollen and mold spore counts and weather forecast for your area and sign up for the Claritin Allergy Forecast.)
Use as directed. Be diligent about taking medications precisely according to the directions on the package. Adherence to correct times and dosages is critical to your treatment plan's success.
Mask your symptoms. Buy yourself some relief by wearing an inexpensive painter's mask when you're working in the garden or doing other outside chores. It can provide additional protection from pollens.
The change will do you good. A quick shower and a fresh change of clothes will take care of pollens that may have collected on hair or fabrics while you were outside.
Wash wisely. Shower and wash hair every night to remove pollen. Don't line-dry clothes outside.
Clear the air. When driving, keep windows up and set the air conditioner on recirculate. At home, keep windows closed. Use air conditioning and change filters often.
Cover up. Cover air conditioning vents with cheesecloth for additional pollen filtration.
