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* Avoiding exposure to pollen is the best way to decrease allergic symptoms.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://healthlink.mcw.edu/article/1031002426.html | title=The Facts about Hay Fever | accessdate=2007-06-19 | work=Healthlink | publisher=University of Wisconsin}}</ref> | * Avoiding exposure to pollen is the best way to decrease allergic symptoms.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://healthlink.mcw.edu/article/1031002426.html | title=The Facts about Hay Fever | accessdate=2007-06-19 | work=Healthlink | publisher=University of Wisconsin}}</ref> | ||
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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
- ↑ "The Facts about Hay Fever". Healthlink. University of Wisconsin. Retrieved 2007-06-19.