I'm really enjoying my time outdoors lately as I work on expanding my garden, but I've been struggling with horrible pollen allergies. My eyes get so itchy and watery, and my throat feels sore and congested. I hoped my body would adjust after a few days, but it's only gotten worse! Over-the-counter allergy medications barely seem to help. Is anyone else facing this? What tricks do you use to keep gardening without the allergy issues?
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I've found that taking Reactine in the morning helps a ton. After I'm done gardening, I like to wipe my face with a damp cloth, especially after weeding to clean off any pollen. And don’t forget eye drops! They can really help with that dry, gritty feeling you get from the pollen. I also wear a hat to keep pollen out of my hair and shade my eyes a bit.
Flonase (or its generic version) has been my lifesaver! It really reduces the symptoms for me. You might want to give that a try.
I always wear a mask and my floppy hat when gardening, and I rely on Allegra and some nasal spray. Allergy season peaks around this time, but hang in there; it gets better as the weather shifts!
Have you tried something like Bioallers? It’s a natural remedy that acts like allergy shots but with smaller doses of the allergens. It does take a few days to start working, but I've found it super effective for managing my allergies.