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Hay fever primary prevention

Introduction

Prevention

Prevention

  • Avoiding exposure to pollen is the best way to decrease allergic symptoms.[1]
  • Remain indoors in the morning and evening when outdoor pollen levels are highest.
  • Wear face masks designed to filter out pollen if you must be outdoors.
  • Keep windows closed and use the air conditioner if possible in the house and car.
  • Do not dry clothes outdoors.
  • Avoid unnecessary exposure to other environmental irritants such as insect sprays, tobacco smoke, air pollution, and fresh tar or paint.
  • Avoid mowing the grass or doing other yard work, if possible. Avoid fields and large areas of grassland.
  • Regular hand- and face-washing removes pollen from areas where it is likely to enter the nose.
  • A small amount of petroleum jelly around the eyes and nostrils will stop some pollen from entering the areas that cause a reaction
  • Avoid bicycling or walking – instead use a method of confined transportation such as a car.
  • Wear sunglasses, which reduce the amount of pollen entering the eyes.
References

References

  1. ↑ “The Facts about Hay Fever”. Healthlink. University of Wisconsin. Retrieved 2007-06-19.

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