Then your nose is itchy and either running or congested, your eyes are red and watering and you might be sneezing. The trees, grasses and flowers are coming back to life and releasing large amounts of pollen into the air. In the Tennessee region, we can expect to suffer from grass and tree pollen from February to September of each year. You are not alone. You are among 35 million of your fellow Americans who suffer from allergies to pollens and molds.
Allergists recommend avoidance as the first line of defense against seasonal allergies.
Stay indoors when pollen counts are high and on windy days when pollen and dust are blown about. Use air conditioning and a dehumidifier to clean, cool and dry the air. Shower or bathe and change clothes following outdoor activity to remove pollen and fungal spores from your hair, skin and clothing. Don t hang clothes outside to dry. Wear a mask when doing yardwork to filter out pollen particles and mold spores.