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Michigan Allergy, Sinus &
Asthma Specialists
JEFFREY TULIN-SILVER, M.D. ~ SUCHETHA KINHAL, M.D.
BOARD CERTIFIED
ADULT & PEDIATRIC ALLERGY, ASTHMA & IMMUNOLOGY
www.michiganfoodallergy.net
Comprehensive Food Allergy Clinic of West Bloomfield
For people with seasonal allergies, Spring can be a difficult time of the year. When the snow cover is gone, mold levels begin to increase, and are directly related to the amount of moisture in the air and ground.
Pollen - the tiny, male cells of flowering plants - can cause itchy or watery eyes; a stuffy, runny nose; worsen allergic eczema; and cause asthma flare-ups.
The following guidelines should be helpful in minimizing exposure to these Springtime allergens.
Do's and Don'ts for Pollen and Mold:
DO close windows at night to prevent pollens or molds from drifting into your home.
DO minimize early morning activity when pollen is usually emitted - between 5:00 and 10:00 A.M.
DO keep car windows closed when traveling.
DO try to stay indoors when the pollen count or humidity is high, and on windy days when dust and pollen are blown about.
DO take a vacation during the height of the pollen season to a more pollen-free area, such as the beach or sea.
DO take any medications prescribed by your doctor regularly in the recommended dosage.
DON'T take more medication than recommended in an attempt to lessen your symptoms.
DON'T mow lawns or be around freshly cut grass; mowing stirs up pollens and molds.
DON'T rake leaves, as this also stirs up molds.
DON'T hang sheets or clothing out to dry; pollen and molds may collect in them.
DON'T grow too many, or over water, indoor plants if you are allergic to mold. Wet soil encourages mold growth.
DO wash your face and/or shampoo your hair after being outdoors. Pollen and mold collects in hair, especially facial hair.
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