April Showers Bring Allergies From Flowers | Covenant Allergy & Asthma

The flowers are blooming, the weather is warming…and you’re trapped inside because of overactive spring allergies. Sound familiar? Spring is a beautiful season, but if you’re an allergy sufferer, it’s likely that you’ve never been able to fully enjoy it.

In the Tennessee Valley, grasses and trees spend the month of April working double-duty, coating everything in that all-too-familiar shade of pollen yellow. This does more than make car washing a frequent chore—for those with seasonal allergies, it can make spring the most miserable time of the year.

If harmful allergens are keeping you indoors, missing out on things that are important to you is probably something you’ve gotten used to. However, it doesn’t have to be that way! Covenant Allergy and Asthma wants to help everyone live their lives fully, and we hope that our tips on reducing your pollen exposure, pollen-proofing your home and understanding what triggers your reactions will help you do just that!

Reducing pollen exposure:

  • Avoid going outdoors in the morning, which is typically when the pollen count is highest.
  • Wear sunglasses to protect your eyes from irritants.
  • Hang laundry to dry indoors so pollen doesn’t become embedded in fabrics.
  • Invest in a pollen mask for inevitable lawn work and outdoor chores.

Making your home a pollen-free zone:

  • Keep doors and windows closed so pollen stays out.
  • Remove and wash clothes immediately after coming inside.
  • Use HEPA-grade air filters to keep your conditioning unit from re-distributing allergens.
  • Spring-clean throughout the entire season to cut down on dust.

Understanding your triggers:

  • Know what irritants are blooming throughout the region—pollen can travel for miles.
  • Avoid outdoor exposure on windy days.
  • Get professionally tested by an allergist to better understand what to avoid.

If you need help managing your seasonal allergies or want to understand exactly what triggers you, Covenant Allergy and Asthma provides compassionate allergy solutions for all ages.