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Cures for Pollen & Hay Fever Allergies

Allergies affect many people and can be triggered by a variety of substances, including pollen, dust, mold, foods and fumes. Symptoms of allergies are fatigue, runny nose, sneezing, stuffy nose, watery eyes and headaches. Triggers may set off allergic reactions at various times throughout the year. Knowing how to deal with pollen and hay fever allergies can make outbreaks easier to manage.

  1. Hay Fever

    • Hay fever is one of the most common forms of allergies, and usually occurs seasonally. Symptoms of hay fever allergies include runny nose, itchy and watery eyes and congestion.
      Triggers of hay fever include pollen from ragweed, trees and grass for seasonal sufferers, while those who have year-round or perennial hay fever allergies may experience an outbreak from dust, chemicals or mold.
      One common cure for hay fever allergies is to avoid coming into contact with grass, ragweed or pollen that causes a reaction. While staying indoors through high allergy seasons is nearly impossible, the use of antihistamines may reduce symptoms of hay fever. Most antihistamines such as Zyrtec or Claritin are found in retail stores, in both spray and capsule formulas.
      Side effects of antihistamines include dry mouth, drowsiness, and lack of focus. If you are taking medications, check with your doctor about using allergy relief pills while taking other medication.

    Pollen

    • Pollen allergies are very similar to other seasonal allergies, and those who suffer from them experience symptoms such as congestion, nasal drip, sneezing and watery eyes. Pollen allergies come from a variety of sources, including grass, trees, mold, weeds, cat or dog dander and dust mites.
      Those who suffer from pollen allergies are usually hit many times throughout the year, especially the spring, summer and fall seasons. During these seasons, plants release pollens through the air to create other plants, and the pollen in the air attacks the respiratory system of allergy sufferers.
      Cures for pollen and hay fever allergies are the same, using antihistamines to reduce symptoms of the reaction. Immunotherapy is also an option for some, where injections of various allergens in small dosages are given in a series to build up immunity to them.

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