{"id":1118,"date":"2022-08-08T01:39:20","date_gmt":"2022-08-08T05:39:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aafa.org\/?page_id=1118"},"modified":"2026-09-03T12:05:23","modified_gmt":"2026-09-03T16:05:23","slug":"pollen-allergy","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/aafa.org\/allergies\/types-of-allergies\/pollen-allergy\/","title":{"rendered":"Pollen Allergy"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;Allergies T-Hero Section&#8221; module_class=&#8221;hero tert&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.18.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_image=&#8221;https:\/\/aafa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/AAFA-Website_Tertiary_Allergies.jpg&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_right&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;1%||1%||true|false&#8221; global_module=&#8221;2217&#8243; saved_tabs=&#8221;all&#8221; collapsed=&#8221;on&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_enable_image=&#8221;off&#8221; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;bottom_left&#8221; background_horizontal_offset=&#8221;0%&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;2%||0px||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Nav Parent Title&#8221; module_class=&#8221;tert-parent&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; header_2_font=&#8221;|600|||||||&#8221; header_2_text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; header_2_text_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; header_2_font_size=&#8221;32px&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||0px||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2>Allergies<\/h2>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_code admin_label=&#8221;Breadcrumbs&#8221; module_class=&#8221;bcrumb&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_orientation=&#8221;left&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;||||false|false&#8221; custom_css_main_element=&#8221;font-size:16px;||color: #fff;&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_code][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;Main Content&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;2%||2%||true|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;2_3,1_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;2_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_post_title meta=&#8221;off&#8221; featured_image=&#8221;off&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;Page Title&#8221; module_class=&#8221;tert-content&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; title_font=&#8221;|600|||||||&#8221; title_text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; title_text_color=&#8221;#008c99&#8243; title_font_size=&#8221;39px&#8221; background_enable_image=&#8221;off&#8221; background_size=&#8221;contain&#8221; background_position=&#8221;center_left&#8221; module_alignment=&#8221;left&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||0px||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;||||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_post_title][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221; Intro Content&#8221; module_class=&#8221;secondary-intro&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_text_color=&#8221;#505050&#8243; text_font_size=&#8221;24px&#8221; text_line_height=&#8221;1.5em&#8221; header_2_font=&#8221;|600|||||||&#8221; header_2_text_color=&#8221;#008c99&#8243; header_2_font_size=&#8221;39px&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||3%||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]Pollen is one of the most common triggers of seasonal allergies. Many people know pollen allergy as \u201chay fever.&#8221; Experts usually refer to pollen allergy as \u201c<a title=\"seasonal allergic rhinitis\" href=\"\/allergies\/allergy-symptoms\/rhinitis\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">seasonal allergic rhinitis<\/a>.&#8221;[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;US Pollen Seasons&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_text_color=&#8221;#505050&#8243; link_font=&#8221;||||on|||#008c99|&#8221; link_text_color=&#8221;#008c99&#8243; link_line_height=&#8221;1.7em&#8221; ul_line_height=&#8221;1.7em&#8221; header_2_font=&#8221;|600|||||||&#8221; header_2_text_color=&#8221;#008c99&#8243; header_2_font_size=&#8221;39px&#8221; header_3_font=&#8221;|600|||||||&#8221; header_3_text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; header_3_text_color=&#8221;#008c99&#8243; header_3_font_size=&#8221;28px&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#F5EDDF&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;4%|4%|4%|4%|true|true&#8221; box_shadow_style=&#8221;preset2&#8243; global_module=&#8221;10692&#8243; saved_tabs=&#8221;all&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Pollen Seasons in the U.S.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">February \u2013 April: <a href=\"\/allergies\/types-of-allergies\/pollen-allergy\/tree-pollen-allergy\/\">Trees<\/a> (some regions start as early as December or January)<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">April \u2013 early June: <a href=\"\/allergies\/types-of-allergies\/pollen-allergy\/grass-pollen-allergy\/\">Grasses<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">August \u2212 first hard frost: <a href=\"\/allergies\/types-of-allergies\/pollen-allergy\/ragweed-pollen\/\">Weeds<\/a><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Page Content&#8221; module_class=&#8221;secondary-intro&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_text_color=&#8221;#505050&#8243; text_line_height=&#8221;1.5em&#8221; header_2_font=&#8221;|600|||||||&#8221; header_2_text_color=&#8221;#008c99&#8243; header_2_font_size=&#8221;39px&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||3%||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>Each spring, summer, and fall \u2212 and even in the winter in some states \u2212 plants release tiny pollen grains to fertilize other plants of the same species. Most of the pollen that causes allergic reactions comes from trees, grasses, and weeds. These plants make small, light, and dry pollen grains that travel by the wind. They then can find their way into your eyes, nose, and lungs, causing allergy symptoms if you have a pollen allergy.<\/p>\n<p>Flowering plants that spread their pollen by insects \u2212 like roses and some trees, like cherry and pear trees \u2212 do not cause allergic rhinitis.<\/p>\n<h3>What Are the Symptoms of Pollen Allergy?<\/h3>\n<p>People with pollen allergies only have symptoms when the pollens they are allergic to are in the air. Symptoms include<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Runny nose (also known as rhinorrhea \u2013 usually a clear, thin nasal discharge)<\/li>\n<li>Stuffy nose (due to blockage or nasal congestion)<\/li>\n<li>Postnasal drip (mucus runs from the back of your nose down your throat)<\/li>\n<li>Sneezing<\/li>\n<li>Itchy nose, eyes, ears, and mouth<\/li>\n<li>Red and watery eyes<\/li>\n<li>Swelling around the eyes<\/li>\n<li>Shortness of breath, coughing, and\/or wheezing<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If you have asthma and pollen makes your asthma worse, you may have <a href=\"\/asthma\/asthma-triggers-causes\/allergic-asthma\/\">allergic asthma<\/a>. It is the most common type of asthma.<\/p>\n<p>There are 3 main types of pollen allergy: tree pollen allergy, grass pollen allergy, and weed pollen allergy.<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"><a href=\"\/allergies\/types-of-allergies\/pollen-allergy\/tree-pollen-allergy\/\">Tree Pollen Allergy<\/a><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Tree pollen is the first pollen to appear each year in the United States. It is responsible for most spring pollen allergy symptoms. It also often overlaps with grass pollen in the spring and summer.<\/p>\n<p>Throughout the U.S., trees produce the most pollen from February through April.<sup>1<\/sup> But in some regions, such as the South, trees may produce pollen as early as December or January and peak at multiple times during the year.<\/p>\n<p>Some of the trees that cause the most allergy symptoms are:<\/p>\n<table style=\"border-collapse: collapse;width: 100%;margin-top: 0px\" border=\"1\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 50%\">\n<ul>\n<li>Alder<\/li>\n<li>Ash<\/li>\n<li>Aspen<\/li>\n<li>Beech<\/li>\n<li>Birch<\/li>\n<li>Box elder<\/li>\n<li>Cedar<\/li>\n<li>Cottonwood<\/li>\n<li>Elm<\/li>\n<li>Hickory<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 50%\">\n<ul>\n<li>Juniper<\/li>\n<li>Maple<\/li>\n<li>Mulberry<\/li>\n<li>Oak<\/li>\n<li>Olive<\/li>\n<li>Pecan<\/li>\n<li>Poplar<\/li>\n<li>Walnut<\/li>\n<li>Willow<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h3><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"><a href=\"\/allergies\/types-of-allergies\/pollen-allergy\/grass-pollen-allergy\/\">Grass Pollen Allergy<\/a><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Grasses cause most late spring and summer pollen allergy symptoms. If you have a grass pollen allergy, where you live may also factor into when you have symptoms.<\/p>\n<p>Grass pollen is most common from April through early June.<sup>2<\/sup><sup>\u00a0<\/sup> But grass pollen can also be found year-round in warmer parts of the country such as California, Texas, and throughout the South.<\/p>\n<p>There are hundreds of types of grasses, but only a few cause allergy symptoms. Some of the most common types of grasses that cause allergy symptoms are:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Bahia<\/li>\n<li>Bermuda<\/li>\n<li>Fescue<\/li>\n<li>Johnson<\/li>\n<li>Kentucky blue<\/li>\n<li>Orchard<\/li>\n<li>Rye<\/li>\n<li>Sweet vernal<\/li>\n<li>Timothy<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\">Weed Pollen Allergy<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Weed pollen, especially <a href=\"\/allergies\/types-of-allergies\/pollen-allergy\/ragweed-pollen\/\">ragweed<\/a>, causes allergy symptoms for many Americans.<\/p>\n<p>Weed pollen appears in the late summer and fall. Ragweed is an invasive annual weed that grows throughout the United States in areas that have been disturbed by human activity. It can travel hundreds of miles in the air. This makes it hard to avoid.<\/p>\n<p>Other weeds are also responsible for weed pollen allergy. Common weeds that can cause symptoms include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Burning bush<\/li>\n<li>Cocklebur<\/li>\n<li>Lamb\u2019s-quarters<\/li>\n<li>Mugwort<\/li>\n<li>Pigweed<\/li>\n<li>Ragweed<\/li>\n<li>Russian thistle<\/li>\n<li>Sagebrush<\/li>\n<li>Tumbleweed<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Page Content &#8211; What Is a Pollen Count?&#8221; module_class=&#8221;secondary-intro&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_text_color=&#8221;#505050&#8243; text_line_height=&#8221;1.5em&#8221; header_2_font=&#8221;|600|||||||&#8221; header_2_text_color=&#8221;#008c99&#8243; header_2_font_size=&#8221;39px&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||3%||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3>What Is a Pollen Count?<\/h3>\n<p>A pollen count is how much pollen is in the air. To get a pollen count, a device such as an air sampler is used to capture pollen and then the sample pollens are identified and counted. <a href=\"https:\/\/pollen.aaaai.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The American Academy of Allergy, Asthma &amp; Immunology\u2019s (AAAAI) National Allergy Bureau\u2122<\/a> collects pollen and reports these counts around the U.S.<\/p>\n<p>Some websites or weather news report pollen forecasts also. Pollen forecasts are estimates, just like a weather forecast. Most of the time, pollen forecasts will only report on the most common types of pollen. Pollen counts are more accurate.<\/p>\n<p>This may help you identify which type of pollen is present in your area and triggering your allergy symptoms. Pollen forecasts can help you prepare, but you may feel allergy symptoms at times when the forecast predicted low or moderate amounts of pollen.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Page Content &#8211; What Is Oral Allergy Syndrome and How Is It Related to Pollen Allergy?&#8221; module_class=&#8221;secondary-intro&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_text_color=&#8221;#505050&#8243; text_line_height=&#8221;1.5em&#8221; header_2_font=&#8221;|600|||||||&#8221; header_2_text_color=&#8221;#008c99&#8243; header_2_font_size=&#8221;39px&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||3%||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3>What Is Pollen-Food Allergy Syndrome and How Is It Related to Pollen Allergy?<\/h3>\n<p>If you have symptoms of an allergic reaction in your mouth or throat when you eat certain fruits, vegetables, or nuts, it may be related to a pollen allergy. This is called <a href=\"https:\/\/community.aafa.org\/blog\/7-things-you-should-know-about-oral-allergy-syndrome\" rel=\"noopener\">pollen-food allergy syndrome (PFAS), also called oral allergy syndrome (OAS)<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/spring-allergy-capitals-tips-OAS-SM.png\" alt=\"A woman holding an apple with text that says: A pollen allergy can make your nose run and your eyes itch. It can also cause your mouth to itch when you eat certain fruits or vegetables. This is called oral allergy syndrome, or OAS.\" width=\"274\" height=\"274\" \/><\/p>\n<p>PFAS happens because some tree, grass, or weed pollen are similar to the protein in some fruits, vegetables, and nuts.<sup>3<\/sup> Your immune system gets confused and can\u2019t tell the difference between them. Eating these foods may cause your mouth, lips, tongue, and throat to itch or swell. These foods may include apples, cherries, pears, and more.<\/p>\n<p>Most people react to fresh fruits and vegetables. But many people can usually eat the fruits and vegetables cooked or without the skin.<\/p>\n<p>Birch and alder tree pollen, as well as ragweed pollen, cause many PFAS food reactions.<\/p>\n<p>If you think you may have PFAS, talk with an allergist.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Page Content &#8211; How Do Doctors Diagnose Pollen Allergy?&#8221; module_class=&#8221;secondary-intro&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_text_color=&#8221;#505050&#8243; text_line_height=&#8221;1.5em&#8221; header_2_font=&#8221;|600|||||||&#8221; header_2_text_color=&#8221;#008c99&#8243; header_2_font_size=&#8221;39px&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||3%||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3>How Do Doctors Diagnose Pollen Allergy?<\/h3>\n<p>Doctors usually use 2 tests to diagnose a pollen allergy.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Skin Testing<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>In subcutaneous (prick\/scratch) testing, a nurse or doctor uses a device to lightly prick your skin. The device has small drops of each of the possible allergens on each of the applicator tips (usually there are 8 to 10 per device).<\/p>\n<p>If you have the immunoglobulin E (IgE) antibodies (proteins in the immune system) toward that allergen, the spot will turn red, swell, and itch within 15 to 20 minutes. You may also see a wheal. A wheal is a raised, round area that looks like a hive. Usually, the larger the wheal, the more likely you are to be allergic to the allergen.<\/p>\n<p>If subcutaneous testing does not cause a red, swollen reaction, but your doctor believes you are allergic to the pollen, they may do an intradermal test where a small drop of the potential allergen is injected just under the skin. The development of a red, swollen spot in 15 minutes would indicate that you have IgE against that allergen.<\/p>\n<p>A positive skin test to a certain pollen allergen does not necessarily mean you have an allergy. Your doctor will look at the results, your symptoms, and medical history to determine if you have an allergy.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Specific IgE Blood Test<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Blood tests are helpful when you have a skin condition or are taking medicines that interfere with skin testing. They may also be used in children who may not do well with skin testing.<\/p>\n<p>Your doctor will take a blood sample and send it to a laboratory. The lab adds the allergen to your blood sample. Then they measure the amount of antibodies your blood produces to attack the allergens. This test is called specific IgE (sIgE) blood testing. (This was previously referred to as RAST or ImmunoCAP testing.)<\/p>\n<p>As with skin testing, a positive blood test to an allergen does not necessarily mean that an allergen caused your symptoms. Your doctor will look at the results, your symptoms, and medical history to determine if you have an allergy.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Page Content &#8211; How Can I Prevent an Allergic Reaction to Pollen?&#8221; module_class=&#8221;secondary-intro&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_text_color=&#8221;#505050&#8243; text_line_height=&#8221;1.5em&#8221; header_2_font=&#8221;|600|||||||&#8221; header_2_text_color=&#8221;#008c99&#8243; header_2_font_size=&#8221;39px&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||3%||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3>How Can I Prevent an Allergic Reaction to Pollen?<\/h3>\n<p>You can help reduce allergic reactions to pollen by reducing your exposure to pollen. This is called environmental control. Here are some actions you can take:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Start taking allergy treatments before pollen season begins.<\/strong> Most allergy treatments work best when started at least 2 weeks before pollen season begins. This allows the treatments to prevent your body from releasing histamine and other chemicals that cause your symptoms.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Limit your outdoor activities when pollen counts are high.<\/strong> This will cut down the amount of pollen allergen you inhale and help reduce your symptoms.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Keep windows closed, if possible, during pollen season or peak pollen times.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Use central air conditioning or air cleaners with a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.asthmaandallergyfriendly.com\/USA\/products_categories\/air-filters\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Certified Asthma &amp; Allergy Friendly\u00ae filter<\/a> and\/or HEPA filtration to reduce indoor airborne allergens<\/strong> (including pollen that may enter your home through doors, windows, on your clothes, and on pets), if possible.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Cover your hair, nose, mouth, and eyes while outside.<\/strong> This will help keep pollen out of your eyes, nose, and airways and off your hair.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Remove your shoes before entering your home.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Shower daily before going to bed.<\/strong> This will remove pollen from your body and keep it off your bedding.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Clean bedding, floors, and fabric furniture once a week.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Clean blinds, curtains, and washable rugs once a month.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Limit close contact with pets that spend a lot of time outdoors. <\/strong>Wipe furry animals off when they come inside or bathe them weekly (if appropriate).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Change and <\/strong><a title=\"Laundry\" href=\"https:\/\/www.asthmaandallergyfriendly.com\/USA\/laundry\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>wash clothes<\/strong><\/a><strong> worn during outdoor activities.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Dry your clothes in a clothes dryer or on an indoor rack, not on an outdoor line.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Watch pollen counts and forecasts.<\/strong> Many local weather reports will give pollen counts or forecasts. You can also visit websites like <a href=\"http:\/\/pollen.aaaai.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">pollen.aaaai.org<\/a> for pollen reports.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text disabled_on=&#8221;on|on|on&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;Page Content &#8211; What Is the Treatment for Pollen Allergy?&#8221; module_class=&#8221;secondary-intro&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_text_color=&#8221;#505050&#8243; text_line_height=&#8221;1.5em&#8221; header_2_font=&#8221;|600|||||||&#8221; header_2_text_color=&#8221;#008c99&#8243; header_2_font_size=&#8221;39px&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||3%||false|false&#8221; disabled=&#8221;on&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"et_pb_toggle_title\">What Is the Treatment for Pollen Allergy?<\/h3>\n<p>In addition to trying to cut down your contact with pollen, there are certain over-the-counter and prescription medicines that may help reduce pollen allergy symptoms.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Nasal rinse:<\/strong>\u00a0Using a saline (saltwater) nose rinse can help cut down mucus and rinse pollen out of your nose. Remember to use these as directed.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Nose sprays:<\/strong>\u00a0Corticosteroid nose sprays are effective and have few side effects. They treat the swelling and inflammation in your nose. (Examples include Nasacort\u00ae, FLONASE\u00ae, and RHINOCORT\u00ae.) Antihistamine nasal sprays such as Astelin and Patanase are also effective options.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Eye drops:<\/strong>\u00a0Allergy eye drops can be very helpful in managing eye allergy symptoms. They can relieve burning sensation, itchiness, redness, increased tearing, and swelling. Common eye drops include SYSTANE\u00ae ZADITOR\u00ae, Optivar, and Pataday\u00ae. In addition, artificial tears can be helpful.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Antihistamines:<\/strong>\u00a0Antihistamines come in pill, liquid, or nasal spray form. They can relieve sneezing and itching in the nose and eyes. They also reduce a runny nose and, to a lesser extent, nasal stuffiness. Look for a long-acting, non-drowsy antihistamine. (Examples include ZYRTEC\u00ae, Claritin\u00ae, Allegra\u00ae, CLARINEX\u00ae.)<\/p>\n<p><strong>Decongestants<\/strong>: Decongestants are available as pills, liquids, nasal sprays, or drops. They help shrink the lining of the nasal passages and relieve stuffiness. They generally are only used for a short time (usually three days or less \u2013 examples include SUDAFED\u00ae, Vicks Sinex\u2122, Afrin\u00ae). Check with your doctor before using decongestants if you have high blood pressure, glaucoma, thyroid disease, or trouble urinating.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Leukotriene modifiers (such as montelukast):<\/strong>\u00a0This medicine can help by blocking chemicals your body releases when you have an allergic reaction. (Examples include SINGULAIR\u00ae, Zyflo CR\u00ae, ACCOLATE\u00ae.)<\/p>\n<p><strong>Note:<\/strong>\u00a0Montelukast (brand name SINGULAIR\u00ae) has a black box warning. This is a safety warning from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). This means you need to be aware of a drug\u2019s side effects or important instructions for safe use of the drug. We encourage you to speak with your health care provider before, during, and after the start of any new medicine. If your doctor recommends montelukast, talk with them about possible risks and concerns.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Cromolyn sodium:<\/strong>\u00a0This is a nasal spray that blocks the release of chemicals that cause allergy symptoms, including histamine and leukotrienes. This medicine has few side effects, but you must take it four times a day. (Examples include NasalCrom\u00ae)<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text disabled_on=&#8221;off|off|off&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;Callout &#8211; Allergy Medicine Guide &#8211; NEW&#8221; module_id=&#8221;what-are-nasal-allergies&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_text_color=&#8221;#505050&#8243; link_font=&#8221;||||on|||#008c99|&#8221; link_text_color=&#8221;#008c99&#8243; link_line_height=&#8221;1.7em&#8221; ul_line_height=&#8221;1.7em&#8221; header_2_font=&#8221;|600|||||||&#8221; header_2_text_color=&#8221;#008c99&#8243; header_2_font_size=&#8221;39px&#8221; header_3_font=&#8221;|600|||||||&#8221; header_3_text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; header_3_text_color=&#8221;#008c99&#8243; header_3_font_size=&#8221;28px&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#F5EDDF&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;4%|4%|4%|4%|true|true&#8221; box_shadow_style=&#8221;preset2&#8243; global_module=&#8221;16360&#8243; saved_tabs=&#8221;all&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>There are many over-the-counter or prescription medicines to help you find allergy relief. For seasonal allergies, start your allergy medicines a couple weeks before your allergy season for best results. Talk with your doctor about your allergy treatment plan. \u00a0If you do not get complete relief from medicines, there are other treatment options.<\/p>\n<p><span data-teams=\"true\">AAFA&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/aafa.org\/allergies\/allergy-treatments\/\"><strong>Allergy Medicine Guide<\/strong> <\/a>explains the options available.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 12px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/aafa.org\/allergies\/allergy-treatments\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-29707 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/aafa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/allergy-medicines-450x375-ad.jpg\" alt=\"Allergy Medicine Guide - click to access\" width=\"450\" height=\"375\" srcset=\"https:\/\/aafa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/allergy-medicines-450x375-ad.jpg 450w, https:\/\/aafa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/allergy-medicines-450x375-ad-300x250.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Page Content &#8211; What About Immunotherapy?&#8221; module_class=&#8221;secondary-intro&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_text_color=&#8221;#505050&#8243; text_line_height=&#8221;1.5em&#8221; header_2_font=&#8221;|600|||||||&#8221; header_2_text_color=&#8221;#008c99&#8243; header_2_font_size=&#8221;39px&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||3%||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"et_pb_toggle_title\">Does Immunotherapy Help Pollen Allergy?<\/h3>\n<p>If you have a pollen allergy and do not get complete relief from medicines and environmental control, talk with your doctor about immunotherapy. Immunotherapy is a long-term treatment that can help prevent allergic reactions or make them less severe. It can change the course of allergic disease by changing your body\u2019s immune response to allergens.<\/p>\n<p>There are 2 types of immunotherapy: allergy shots and sublingual immunotherapy.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Allergy shots \u2013 subcutaneous immunotherapy (SCIT)<\/strong> has been around for more than 100 years and can provide long-lasting symptom relief. SCIT is a series of shots that have larger amounts of allergen in each shot. The allergen will be injected into the fat under the skin. Over time, allergic symptoms generally improve. Many people get complete relief within 1 to 3 years of starting SCIT. Many people also feel the benefits for at least several years after the shots stop.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Sublingual immunotherapy (SLIT)<\/strong> involves placing a tablet with the allergen under your tongue for 1 to 2 minutes and then swallowing it. In 2014, the FDA approved 3 types of under-the-tongue tablets to treat allergies to grass (GRASTEK\u00ae, Oralair\u00ae) and ragweed (RAGWITEK\u00ae) pollens. You take SLIT tablets daily before and during grass or ragweed season. This treatment offers people with these allergies a potential option instead of allergy shots.<\/p>\n<p>Your doctor may also customize SLIT for you, although this is not approved by the FDA at this time.<\/p>\n<p>Talk with your allergist about your allergy symptoms and your allergy treatment plan.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text disabled_on=&#8221;on|on|on&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;Certified Badge&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_text_color=&#8221;#505050&#8243; link_font=&#8221;||||on|||#008c99|&#8221; link_text_color=&#8221;#008c99&#8243; link_line_height=&#8221;1.7em&#8221; ul_line_height=&#8221;1.7em&#8221; header_2_font=&#8221;|600|||||||&#8221; header_2_text_color=&#8221;#008c99&#8243; header_2_font_size=&#8221;39px&#8221; header_3_font=&#8221;|600|||||||&#8221; header_3_text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; header_3_text_color=&#8221;#008c99&#8243; header_3_font_size=&#8221;28px&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#F5EDDF&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;4%|4%|4%|4%|true|true&#8221; box_shadow_style=&#8221;preset2&#8243; disabled=&#8221;on&#8221; global_module=&#8221;8313&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><a title=\"certified products\" href=\"\/certified\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/us-cert-digital-use-aafa.png\" alt=\"certified products\" width=\"156\" height=\"212\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Using CERTIFIED <span style=\"font-family: Franklin Gothic Heavy;\">asthma &amp; allergy friendly\u00ae<\/span> products in your home can help you have a healthier indoor environment, as well as reduce allergens.<\/p>\n<p>Learn more about the <span style=\"font-family: Franklin Gothic Heavy;\">asthma &amp; allergy friendly\u00ae<\/span> Certification Program by visiting <a href=\"\/certified\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">aafa.org\/certified<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_accordion open_toggle_text_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; open_toggle_background_color=&#8221;#f0f0f0&#8243; closed_toggle_text_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; closed_toggle_background_color=&#8221;#f0f0f0&#8243; toggle_icon=&#8221;&#x4c;||divi||400&#8243; icon_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; use_icon_font_size=&#8221;on&#8221; icon_font_size=&#8221;20px&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;Accordions &#8211; References&#8221; module_class=&#8221;accord&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; toggle_text_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; toggle_font=&#8221;|600|||||||&#8221; toggle_font_size=&#8221;22px&#8221; closed_toggle_font=&#8221;|600|||||||&#8221; closed_toggle_font_size=&#8221;22px&#8221; body_text_color=&#8221;#505050&#8243; body_font_size=&#8221;16px&#8221; body_line_height=&#8221;1.4em&#8221; body_link_font=&#8221;||||on|||#008C99|&#8221; text_orientation=&#8221;left&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||2%||false|false&#8221; border_width_all=&#8221;0px&#8221; saved_tabs=&#8221;all&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_accordion_item title=&#8221;Closed Accordion&#8221; open=&#8221;on&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_css_main_element=&#8221;display:none;&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=&#8221;References&#8221; open_toggle_background_color=&#8221;#f0f0f0&#8243; closed_toggle_background_color=&#8221;#f0f0f0&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||2%||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; open=&#8221;off&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>1. Lo, F., Bitz, C.M., Battisti, D.S. et al. Pollen calendars and maps of allergenic pollen in North America. Aerobiologia 35, 613\u2013633 (2019). <a href=\"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1007\/s10453-019-09601-2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1007\/s10453-019-09601-2<\/a><br \/>2. American Academy of Allergy, Asthma, &amp; Immunology. (2022). <em>Mowing Down Your Grass Allergies<\/em>. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aaaai.org\/tools-for-the-public\/conditions-library\/allergies\/mowing-down-your-grass-allergies\">https:\/\/www.aaaai.org\/tools-for-the-public\/conditions-library\/allergies\/mowing-down-your-grass-allergies<\/a><br \/>3. <em>Oral Allergy Syndrome Symptoms, Diagnosis &amp; Treatment | AAAAI<\/em>. (2024, January 10). American Academy of Allergy, Asthma &amp; Immunology. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aaaai.org\/Tools-for-the-Public\/Conditions-Library\/Allergies\/Oral-allergy-syndrome-(OAS)\">https:\/\/www.aaaai.org\/Tools-for-the-Public\/Conditions-Library\/Allergies\/Oral-allergy-syndrome-(OAS)<\/a><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_accordion_item][\/et_pb_accordion][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Medical Review&#8221; module_class=&#8221;med-rev clearfix&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_text_color=&#8221;#505050&#8243; text_font_size=&#8221;16px&#8221; link_text_color=&#8221;#008C99&#8243; link_font_size=&#8221;16px&#8221; header_5_font=&#8221;|600|||||||&#8221; header_5_text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; header_5_text_color=&#8221;#008c99&#8243; custom_margin=&#8221;||3%||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><small><a title=\"Medical Science Council\" href=\"https:\/\/aafa.org\/about-aafa\/medical-scientific-council\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Medical Review:<\/a> September 2024 by Mitchell Grayson, MD<\/small><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_code admin_label=&#8221;Print&#8221; module_id=&#8221;print&#8221; module_class=&#8221;clearfix&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_module=&#8221;5156&#8243; saved_tabs=&#8221;all&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<a href=\"https:\/\/aafa.org\/allergies\/types-of-allergies\/pollen-allergy\/print\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" title=\"Print post\"><svg class=\"WP-PrintIcon wp-print-icon\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\" viewbox=\"0 0 20 20\" fill=\"currentColor\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M6 2h8v4H6z\" \/><path d=\"M3 7h14v7h-3v-3H6v3H3z\" \/><path d=\"M6 12h8v6H6z\" \/><\/svg> Print post<\/a> [\/et_pb_code][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;6%||||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_video src=&#8221;https:\/\/youtu.be\/Km54g7YJTM4&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;YT Video &#8211; Honey and Seasonal Allergies&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_module=&#8221;19169&#8243; saved_tabs=&#8221;all&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_video][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/aafa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/seasonal-allergy-tips-dont-bring-pollen-indoors-sm.png&#8221; alt=&#8221;Seasonal allergy tips keep pollen from coming inside your home after being outside &#8211; cover your hair, take off shoes, don&#8217;t wear outside clothes to bed, shower before bed&#8221; title_text=&#8221;seasonal-allergy-tips-dont-bring-pollen-indoors-sm&#8221; show_in_lightbox=&#8221;on&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;Protect Yourself From Pollen&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.19.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_module=&#8221;10684&#8243; saved_tabs=&#8221;all&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Allergy Capitals&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_text_color=&#8221;#505050&#8243; text_font_size=&#8221;16px&#8221; link_font=&#8221;|600||on|||||&#8221; link_text_color=&#8221;#008c99&#8243; link_font_size=&#8221;16px&#8221; header_4_font=&#8221;|600|||||||&#8221; header_4_text_color=&#8221;#008c99&#8243; header_4_font_size=&#8221;20px&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#eaeaea&#8221; width=&#8221;100%&#8221; module_alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;8%||8%||true|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;6%|6%|6%|6%|true|true&#8221; border_width_top=&#8221;3px&#8221; border_color_top=&#8221;#008c99&#8243; global_module=&#8221;4733&#8243; saved_tabs=&#8221;all&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h4>Allergy Capitals<\/h4>\n<p>Your location can have an impact on your seasonal allergies. 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