Pollen is everywhere, and in the warmer seasons when you should be able to enjoy the fresh air and sunshine, you might be dealing with uncontrollable allergies instead. If you know how to deal with a pollen allergy, you can both enjoy your time outside and control your symptoms. Follow these tips from Allergy and Asthma Specialty Center/Masood Ahmad, M.D. to survive the pollen-rich seasons of West Chester, OH.

Managing Your Pollen Allergy

You cannot completely avoid pollen, but you can pay attention to when pollen counts are higher than normal. You can do so by checking the current pollen counts online from the National Allergy Bureau. Generally, a count above 50 is considered high, but your tolerance may be higher or lower. If counts are lower, you’re safe to spend a day outside or throw your windows open for fresh air. Otherwise, try to spend some time inside. Keep in mind that there are different types of pollen, and you may react to some worse than others. You can ask your allergist for information on what type you are allergic to.

If you don’t have an allergy doctor to ask, you should get one. If your symptoms are bad enough that they are affecting your quality of life, then it’s time to do something about it. A doctor can test you to determine the root of the problem, and can then provide you with medication or shots to help with your symptoms. This missing treatment may be what helps you spend more time outside in spite of your pollen allergies

The team at Allergy and Asthma Specialty Center/Masood Ahmad, M.D. leads the field with 25 years of experience. Call (513) 777-7097 to schedule an appointment with a doctor for pollen allergy testing and treatment. It’s time to take control of your allergy!