Depending on where you live, pollen season can begin as early as January and last as late as December. There are typically three pollen seasons: tree pollination in the spring, grass pollination in the summer and weed pollination in the fall. Some of these seasons overlap. It is important to monitor the pollen in your area. Pollen count reports are often available in local newspapers, on television or can be accessed online.
Pollen can get into your eyes, nose, throat and lungs. It is one of the most common causes of hay fever, also referred to as allergic rhinitis. The most common symptoms are itchy eyes, sneezing, runny nose, nasal congestion and sometimes aggravation of asthma symptoms.
The following recommendations may help if you are trying to avoid pollen:
