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Seasonal Allergy Solution Guide

 
According to the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology (AAAAI), 35 million people in the United States suffer from seasonal allergies triggered by airborne pollens and mold spores. Allergy and Asthma relief masks, Sinus Irrigation Systems, Window Filters, Air Purifiers, HEPA Vacuum Cleaners, Anti-Allergen Cleaning Products, and Allergy Bedding will help you avoid exposure to allergens, pollen, and mold spores.
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3M 8210 Dust & Pollen Mask

An effective and inexpensive solution for allergy protection.

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Web Vent Filters

Placed in vent registers, pollen sized particles are trapped when air flows through the filter.

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Allergy Armor Allergy Relief Bedding

Provides protection against pet dander and other allergens.

Electrolux Oxygen Ultra Canister Vacuum Cleaner

Washable HEPA filter removes 99.97% of allergens.
SinuPulse Nasal/Sinus Irrigation System

Provides long term improvement for your sinuses.

Safeguard Window Filter

Enjoy fresh air during the spring without suffering from allergy symptoms.

Allergen Wash
This laundry additive neutralizes mold, mildew, pollen, dust mites, & pet dander. In the past, allergists recommended washing items in water that was 140 degrees or hotter. However, frequent hot water washings can damage fabrics and fade colors.
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Helpful Information on Seasonal Allergies
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Seasonal Allergies

Seasonal Allergies When most people think of "seasonal allergies," they think of pollen; however, mold spores also cause seasonal allergic rhinitis (also known as "hay fever"). Molds are not plants; they're fungi, related to mushrooms. While molds don't have specific "blooming" seasons, the number of mold spores in the air is affected by weather conditions like temperature, wind, rain, and humidity. Mold populations peak during the warm, humid summer months and often maintain high numbers of spores throughout the fall. Pollen grains, on the other hand, have specific times of pollination, depending on the plant from which they originate.
 

Pollen Allergy
Pollen Allergy Pollen grains are actually microscopic protective sacks that carry male gametes, which are necessary for plant fertilization. During pollination, the male gametes are transferred to female plants. Different plants have different methods of pollination. Entomophilous ("insect-loving") plants rely on insects like bees to transfer the pollen from male to female plants, while anemophilous ("wind-loving") plants rely on the wind to disperse pollen. These wind-loving plants cause problems for allergy sufferers because their pollen grains are extremely lightweight, airborne particles. Pollen from bright flowers normally doesn't cause problems for allergy sufferers because it's too heavy to remain airborne.

Different plants have different times for pollination. Trees like oak, elm, poplar, and maple trigger seasonal allergies in the early spring. Grasses like bermuda, orchard, and timothy trigger seasonal allergies in the in the late spring and early summer. And then there's ragweed, the most despised plant of all for many allergy sufferers. "Ragweed" actually refers to several plant species in the sunflower family. Ragweed pollinates from mid-August through October. Each ragweed plant produces approximately a billion allergenic pollen grains per season, and these grains can travel up to 400 miles away from the plant because of their extremely light weight! For more information about ragweed, see our article "Preparing for Ragweed Season".

Mold Allergy

Mold Allergy Microscopic mold spores float in the air just like pollen grains. Although they're present year-round, they peak during the summer and fall. Common airborne molds (both indoors and outdoors) include alternaria, cladosporium, and aspergillus. See our Picture Gallery of Common Household Molds to learn more about these and other molds. If you have a mold allergy that lasts all year or problems with mildew in your home, see our Mold and Mildew Solution Guide.
 

Pollen Counts & Mold Counts

Pollen counts and mold counts measure the amount of allergens in the air. A pollen count, for instance, tells us how much pollen collects in a certain amount of air over a certain period of time. A pollen forecast predicts future levels of airborne pollen. Pollen forecasts help allergy sufferers plan their outdoor activities and medication regimens. To learn more about pollen counts and to see your local four-day pollen forecast, see our article "Understanding Pollen Count".
 

Seasonal Allergy Symptoms

Common symptoms of seasonal allergic rhinitis include congestion, sore throat, runny nose, sneezing, itchy nose, and itchiness of the nose, mouth, throat, eyes, or ears.
 

Seasonal Allergy Treatment

Allergy Relief Mask Allergen avoidance is always the best treatment for allergies. Avoid the particles that make you sick, and you'll feel better. To avoid seasonal allergens, limit outdoor activity when pollen counts or mold counts are high. When you go outdoors during your particular season of sensitivity, shower and change your clothes afterwards because pollen grains and mold spores stick to clothing, skin, and hair. Pets can also carry pollen and mold. Avoid early morning outdoor activity (because that's when pollen is emitted). When you have to work outdoors (especially if you're raking or mowing the lawn), wear a Allergy and Asthma relief masks to avoid inhaling dust, pollen, and mold.

Unfortunately, outdoor allergens don't stay outdoors. Keep windows closed or use window filters to keep allergens from floating inside. Don't hang clothes outside to dry because allergens will stick to them. Use Allergen Wash to remove allergens from your laundry in any water temperature. Air purifiers, furnace & vent filters, and HEPA vacuum cleaners will keep your indoor air free of allergens. Allergy relief bedding protects you from mold, dust, and other allergens while you sleep. Nasal irrigators, neti pots, and saline mists help restore moisture and wash allergens out of irritated nasal and sinus passages.

 
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