Grass Allergies: Symptoms and Ways to Avoid Their Effects

For the millions of American suffering from grass allergies, the seemingly endless cycle of itchy, watery eyes and stuffy/runny nose can cause extreme frustration and exasperation. Perhaps you spend hours cleaning your house, only to walk outside and have your grass allergies kick back in full effect. In fact, many people have grass allergies so severe that they feel they cannot enjoy the spring and summer months, when pollen counts are higher. However, there is hope, with many ways to avoid the effects of grass allergies and reduce the symptoms.

Some of the most common symptoms of grass allergies include:

• Dry cough
• Sore throat (often caused by severe cough)
• Difficulty breathing
• Sneezing
• Runny nose congestion
• Itchy, watery, red eyes

Although there is no “cure” for allergies, there are many ways to avoid the effects of grass allergies. One of the best ways to reduce the effects of grass allergies is simply to avoid pollen by staying indoors. If you really want to keep grass allergies at bay, caulking windows and doors to seal them against rogue pollen, as well as utilizing an indoor air filter designed for allergy relief can make a substantial impact on your health and happiness. If you have grass allergies, you should stay away from fresh-cut lawns and other conditions in which pollen will be stirred up and floating through the air. Because grass pollen is so light, it is easily carried on the wind and into the breaths we take. Further, pollen counts are generally lower in the late afternoon, so if you have an outdoor activity, it is best to plan it for this time of day. Along with the above preventative measures, grass allergies can be helped with natural remedies such as consistent use of a Neti Nasal Pot to wash away pollen that may be stuck in your sinuses, as well as the excess mucus that causes congestion.