The Weather Will Affect Your Seasonal Allergies: What is the Pollen Count in Your Area?

Weather conditions play an important role when it comes to your seasonal allergies. That's why it's called seasonal allergies because it usually around the spring and summer months when it's humid. There is a sigh of relief when I see rain because my allergies are not as bad. Wet weather causes less allergy symptoms where as dry weather increases your symptoms such as itchy watery eyes, scratchy throat, sneezing, and in some cases hives.

The rain helps wash the pollen off the plants and even your car. But when the rain is gone and the sun comes back out that's when humidity kicks back in causing those seasonal allergies to trigger. It's best to mow the grass or do any yard work when the weather is fair meaning not too hot, the wind is not blowing as much and the pollen count isn't high for that day. The pollen count is usually at its peak early in the morning between 5am-10am and in the evening from 4pm-7pm. Try to organize your outdoor activities around those times.

I would advise to take a shower if you been outside longs periods of time. Reason is pollen travels through the air especially when the wind is blowing therefore causing it to land on your body and clothes. I can't stress how important that is. It's been too many times where I come in from walking outside and forgot about changing my clothes and within a matter of minutes my allergies are bothering me.

You can go to pollen.com and put in your 5 digit zip code to see what the pollen count is for that day and it also gives you extended outlook what the next 4 days would be like. Another great thing is it tells you what types of plants or weeds that are causing the pollen count to be so high in your area for each season. You have the option to sign up for allergy alert emails for free. They give you a 2 day advance alert to let you know if the pollen is going to be high that day. This is great when planning vacations.

I like pollen.com because it educates you about pollen and its peak activity. So many allergy sufferers plan their vacation around when the pollen is at its highest. But always be prepared and keep your allergy medicine with you at all times. Allergies tend to react faster when the pollen is at its highest. The best method for this is to take your medicine everyday even when your seasonal allergies are not bothering you or before it starts. This ways it is already in your system and your body serves as a blocker. Pollen is traveled by the winds and usually if it don't land on its target, it end up landing on you. That's why it is so important to take clothes off once you get settled in your home.

Keep hands washed frequently to rinse any pollen that you may have come in contact with. So next time before you get in the car look down on your door handle. Do you see the fine layer of pollen that's dusted lightly on your car? Sure we don't pay attention to that but try rolling your window down while driving and watch how quickly the pollen travels inside your vehicle. Not a good look! Remember pollen travels.

Even on your clothes. This time of the year stay prepared to change clothes regularly. Keep your car wash and also wash patio furniture before using to rinse the pollen off. Remember anything that you touch that is outside is likely to have pollen on it especially when the count is high and the wind is blowing. So stay alert!