Practical Tips for Preventing Hay Fever
The best way to prevent hay fever is to avoid contact with pollen, which is easier said than done. However, in addition to using over-the-counter medications such as antihistamines to reduce your hay fever symptoms, there are a few simple, practical things you can do to reduce your exposure to pollen.
Which Type of Pollen Causes Your Hay Fever?
There are different types of pollen, and many people are only affected by one particular type. Tree pollen, such as oak, birch and ash is highest during spring, grass pollen is highest during summer, and pollen from nettles and weeds is highest during summer and late autumn. The specific months of the year you are affected by hay fever will indicate the type of pollen you are allergic to. (Most people are allergic to grass pollen.)
If you pay attention to weather forecasts and websites which provide specific pollen counts for different seasons and areas, you will know when ‘your’ pollen count is high, and you can take action to reduce your exposure to pollen when it is necessary.
What to do When the Pollen Count is High
Early in the morning, plants release their pollen, which then rises up into the atmosphere. In the evening, the pollen comes back down as the air cools. It therefore makes sense to avoid going outside during these times as there will be more pollen particles in the air. The pollen count is also higher on dry, hot windy days, when more pollen is released. On cooler, rainy, damp days, the pollen count is lower as pollen particles get washed to the ground.
If possible, stay indoors when the pollen count is high, and keep your windows closed, especially during the night (so as to avoid pollen entering your home in the early hours of the morning). Use a fan or air conditioning to keep cool, and purchase an air filter to remove pollen that manages to enter your home or office. When you are out in your car, keep the car windows closed and use air conditioning with a pollen filter.
Additional Tips for Preventing Hay Fever
The best time to be outside is between 11am and 3pm, when the sun is at its highest, but if you do have to go outside when the pollen count is high, wear large wraparound sunglasses to prevent pollen from coming into contact with your eyes. Smear some petroleum jelly just inside your nose to trap pollen and prevent inhalation.
When you come in from outside, wash your hands and face to remove any pollen particles that may be clinging to you, and change your clothes if possible. Shower and wash your hair at the end of the day.
Don’t hang your washing outside to dry; pollen particles will stick to it. Hang it up indoors instead, or use a dryer. Avoid mowing the grass if possible as this disturbs pollen; get someone else to do it for you. When gardening, consider wearing a dust mask to prevent inhalation of pollen.
You don’t have to stay indoors all the time, but there are times when hay fever symptoms are likely to be worse if you go outside. By being aware of these times, and taking a few practical, preventative measures, you can reduce the severity of your hay fever symptoms.
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