To help with allergies, you can take several effective steps involving avoidance, medication, and natural remedies:

Reduce Exposure to Allergens

• Stay indoors on high pollen days, keep windows closed, and avoid outdoor activities like mowing the lawn or gardening that stir up allergens.
• Change clothes and shower after being outdoors to wash off pollen.
• Use face masks when doing yard work or when pollen counts are high

Use Medications

• Over-the-counter antihistamines (e.g., cetirizine, loratadine) can relieve sneezing, runny nose, and itchy eyes.
• Corticosteroid nasal sprays (e.g., fluticasone) help prevent symptoms.
• Antihistamine nasal sprays can relieve congestion and sneezing.
• Some medications may cause drowsiness, so consult a healthcare provider for appropriate options

Home Remedies and Lifestyle Tips

• Saline nasal irrigation (using a neti pot or saline spray) clears allergens and mucus from nasal passages, reducing inflammation and congestion.
• Use HEPA air filters indoors to trap pollen, dust, and pet dander.
• Keep your home clean by regularly washing bedding, vacuuming, and dusting to reduce indoor allergens.
• Use air conditioners and dehumidifiers to reduce moisture, limiting mold and mildew growth.
• Drink plenty of water to stay hydrated, which may reduce histamine production and allergy symptoms

Natural Supplements and Therapies (Consult Your Doctor First)

• Butterbur may help with nasal symptoms but evidence is uncertain.
• Bromelain (from pineapple) may reduce inflammation.
• Acupuncture has shown some benefit in reducing allergic rhinitis symptoms.
• Probiotics might help regulate immune response and reduce symptoms.
• Quercetin, found in foods like broccoli and citrus, may stabilize histamine release.
• Honey, especially local, is popularly believed to reduce allergy reactions, though scientific evidence is limited

Additional Tips

• Change clothes after outdoor exposure to remove allergens.
• Use warm steam or compresses to relieve sinus pressure.
• Warm tea can soothe sore throats caused by allergies

If symptoms persist or worsen, consult an allergist or healthcare provider for personalized diagnosis and treatment. Allergy testing can help identify specific triggers for targeted management