Occasionally, your doctor may suggest referring you to a specialist for allergy testing. Whether you have hay fever or perennial rhinitis, there are two main courses of action open to you. A combination of the two is often the most successful method of controlling symptoms. Avoiding the pollen and spores Pollen and spores are a problem in towns and cities as well as in the countryside. This is because they are small and light enough to be carried in the air over great distances during the course of the day.
Most pollen is released in the morning and rises skywards with the heat of the day.
It then gets whisked overland by winds and breezes. Although it's difficult to avoid pollens and spores completely, there are several sensible and worthwhile precautions you can take. These are the times when the pollen count is usually at its highest. Vacuum regularly and dust with a damp cloth. Avoid drying your clothes outside.