How do you get rid of grass pollen allergies?

Treating a grass allergy

1. Reduce exposure. When you can, try to avoid being around the grass that irritates you.
2. Watch the pollen count. If the grass pollen count is high, avoid going outside as much as possible.
3. Keep the outdoors out. If you’ve been outside, change your clothes once you come indoors.
4. Use medication.

What is the best allergy medicine for tree and grass pollen?

Recommended treatment for pollen allergies includes: over-the-counter and prescription antihistamines such as Allegra, Benadryl, or Clarinex; decongestants like Sudafed; nasal steroids like Beconase, Flonase, or Veramyst; and drugs that combine antihistamines and decongestants like Allegra-D, Claritin-D, or Zyrtec-D.

Which hayfever tablets are best for grass pollen?

There are other proven remedies for a grass pollen allergy. They target the immune system’s response to allergens in different ways. Over-the-counter antihistamines like cetirizine (Zyrtec), fexofenadine (Allegra), and loratadine (Alavert, Claritin) relieve symptoms by blocking histamines.

How long does grass pollen allergy last?

In our pollen counts, we have found that grass pollen levels rise beginning in late Spring during May and last into the summer months. We usually see peak levels earlier in the summer, but grass pollen can stick around well into August.

What are the symptoms of grass pollen allergy?

Grass allergies can present in a variety of ways, including nasal symptoms (runny nose, stuffiness, sneezing), asthma, and eye symptoms (itchy, watery/red eyes). People can also have skin rashes (hives or skin welts) after exposure to grasses, but this is much less common.

Can you take Claritin and Zyrtec together?

No interactions were found between Claritin and Zyrtec. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider.

What time of day is grass pollen highest?

Watch the Clock Ragweed counts usually peak in early midday, while grass pollen counts are higher in late afternoon and early evening.

What foods to avoid if you are allergic to grass?

For instance, if you are allergic to grass pollens, you should avoid oranges, tomatoes, melons, and figs. If you’re allergy is to weed pollens, then try avoiding bananas, zucchinis and cucumbers, melons, artichokes, and echinacea, chamomile, and hibiscus teas.