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Strategic Pollen Avoidance
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How to use
Check the daily pollen count (weather apps or pollen.com). On high-pollen days: keep windows closed, shower and change clothes after being outdoors, stay inside between 5am-10am (peak pollen release time). Wear wraparound sunglasses when outside.
How it works
Allergen avoidance is the first-line recommendation from allergy specialists. Reducing cumulative allergen exposure throughout the day lowers overall immune reactivity.
Where to buy
Pollen tracking at pollen.com or weather.com (free).
Typical cost: Free
Safety notes
Avoidance alone rarely eliminates symptoms in high-pollen environments but meaningfully reduces medication burden.