Allergy Tips by Season

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Keep car windows rolled up while traveling.

Try not to go outside between 10 am and 4 pm when pollen is at its worst. If you DO go outside, shower as soon as you go indoors to remove pollen from your skin and hair.

Learn to recognize the types of trees that trigger your symptoms. Consider removing any of those trees from your property.

Learn to recognize which grasses trigger your symptoms.

Think about replacing your grass lawn with low pollen ground cover - Irish Moss, Bunch and Dichondra - or pollen-free features like rocks, sand and water.

Plan a low-pollen getaway to the beach.

Keep the grass in your yard short and weed-free.

Wear a mask when you mow the lawn, or ask someone without allergies to help.

Don’t hang clothing or linen outdoors to dry.

Mulch with rocks or plastic gravel to stop weeds from growing.

Remove brush and weeds from your property.

Learn to recognize the weeds that trigger your symptoms.

Keep an eye on the mold spore count.

Wear a mask or cover your face while gardening to avoid inhaling spores.

Keep your garden tidy – piles of leave or other foliage are a haven for mold.

Try not to come into contact with damp soil.

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