Always remember to take your allergy medication before going outside. With allergy problems, an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. When driving, keep windows closed. Use the air conditioner to filter out pollen and air pollutants. Pollen is released from plants before noon.
Pollen counts fall in the evening as the air cools.
Keep windows closed during the day to reduce pollen contamination of the house. There are several types of drugs for the treatment of allergic rhinitis. Antihistamines , available since 1943, are safe and effective. Their major drawbacks are sedation and prolonged reaction time. These are available alone or combined with a decongestant.