Please share an interesting fact about dealing with hayfever (allergic rhinitis).

Ignore: Allergy shots are a great help for severe sufferers, especially if allergies also trigger asthma.

Ignore: Breakfast in bed reduces allergy by equalizing body temperature.

Ignore: Daily saline nasal washes, regular visits to your doctor/allergist, controlling indoor environement.

Ignore: If you suffer from hayfever , it is best to take your antihistamine before your symptoms develop.

Ignore: You may require more than one medicine to control symptoms.

Ignore: Allergic rhinitis can be treated with nasal sprays or oral medication.

Ignore: Routine checkups. air filter, mediciations as noted, allergy testing, preventive meds.

Ignore: Sometimes, just an oral or a nasal spray medication may help. In other cases, both may be needed.

Ignore: Starting a daily antihistamine just before the season starts will often lesson your symptoms.

Ignore: Allergy shot can be very effective.

Ignore: Saline spray. Antihistamines without sudafed in the afternoon, AC if its a bad day.

Ignore: Avoid known allergens Nasal rinse with saline 1-2 x daily Nasal steroid See allergist if needed.

Ignore: Use air filter small enough to remove smoke particles & mites in your bedroom, other oft-used rooms.

Using: Using a Neti pot for nasal irrigation can help in the management of "hay fever.".

Avoidance: Avoidance is key! Get skin testing to determine what you are allergic to so you can avoid triggers.

Ignore: Fact: Mouth itching w/ fresh fruit (cherries, plums, peaches) can signal future tree pollen allergy!

Some: Some non-sedating antihistamines may cause worse menstrual pain and cramps, try another kind.

Ignore: Allergy immunotherapy is helpful in 8 of 10 people with allergic rhinitis.

Nasal: Nasal steroids are the best OTC option for non-sedating relief from allergies.

Ignore: Treat hay fever first with nasal steroid sprays (Flonase, nasacort) every day.