If not helped by antihistamines, severe hay fever can usually be controlled by new cromolyn or steroid nasal sprays. Allergy shots are usually not necessary. These prescription nasal sprays must be used when the nose is not dripping. Give your child an antihistamine to stop the dripping before you use the spray. Use the antihistamine recommended by your doctor.
Pollen tends to collect on the exposed body surfaces and especially in the hair.
Shower your child and wash his hair every night before he goes to bed. Your child should avoid handling pets that have been outside and are probably covered with pollen. Prevention of hay fever symptoms Your child's exposure to pollen can be reduced by not going on drives in the country and by not sitting by an open car window on necessary drives. He should stay away from someone cutting the grass during pollen season. When it is windy or the pollen count is especially high, he should stay indoors.