Adult Outdoor Allergies Triggers, Symptoms, and Relief
Outdoor allergy sufferers: You’re not alone!
*you have to avoid allergy causing triggers like pollen grains
Allergic rhinitis, often called hay fever, affects 19.2 million adults and 5.2 million children.1
The most common indoor/outdoor allergy triggers are: tree, grass and weed pollen, mould spores dust mites, cockroaches, cat, dog and rodent dander.1
However, the weather can affect the amount of pollen in the air at any time. Seasonal allergic rhinitis is often caused by tree pollen in the early spring. During the late spring and early summer, grass pollen often causes symptoms. Late summer and fall hay fever is caused by weed pollen. In warmer places, pollination can be year-round2
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Here’s what “allergy” actually means
Your immune system controls how your body defends itself. For instance, if you have an allergy to pollen, the immune system identifies pollen as an invader or allergen. Your immune system overreacts by producing antibodies called Immunoglobulin E (IgE). These antibodies travel to cells that release chemicals, causing an allergic reaction.2
This reaction could cause coughing†, sneezing, hives, rashes, itchy eyes, a runny nose and a scratchy throat.1
If you’re allergic, you’ll recognize these symptoms
Pollen are tiny grains needed to fertilize many kinds of plants. many plants have flowers which produce powdery pollen that are easily spread by wind. These culprits cause allergy symptoms.2
The common signs and symptoms of adult outdoor allergies include:2
Runny/stuffy nose.2
Itchiness in your nose, the roof of your mouth, throat, eyes or ears.2
Sneezing.2
If you experience any of these symptoms, we recommend speaking with your primary care provider or an allergist. Discuss your symptoms and get a diagnosis.
A few things you can do
It’s very difficult to avoid plant pollen, but there are a few things you can do:2
Keep your windows closed at night.2
If possible, use air conditioning, which cleans, cools and dries the air.2
Try to stay indoors when the pollen or mold counts are high.2
Wear a pollen mask if long periods of exposure are unavoidable.2
Take a shower, shampoo your hair and change clothes.2
Avoid being responsible for mowing lawns or raking leaves.2
*you have to avoid allergy causing triggers like pollen grains
Telfast® is here to help fight seasonal allergic rhinitis caused by outdoor allergens
Telfast® works to block histamines, providing 24-hour relief from allergy symptoms.3
Telfast® helps you live your better life by relieving many common outdoor allergy symptoms. If you experience sneezing, runny nose, itchy, watery eyes, or an itchy nose or throat, Telfast® can help.3
For nasal congestion, swelling of nasal passages, and other allergy symptoms, try Telfast-Decongestant®.4
Recommended Reading
Pet Allergies
Allergies to pets with fur are common. It's often difficult or impossible to eliminate completely your exposure to animal allergens.
Mold Allergies
Mold and mildew are fungi that lives everywhere. So if you have persistent allergicsymptoms that occur through several seasons, you might be allergic to mold.
Dust Allergies
Dust mites are tiny organisms that can barely be seen by the naked eye. A dust mite allergy can even trigger asthma and eczema.
Seasonal Allergies
Allergy season is different for everyone. That’s because different kinds of outdoor allergens — or irritants — get distributed into the air year-round.
Pollution Allergy
Air pollution is the fourth greatest threat to public health after cancer, heart disease and obesity.
Temperature change
Individuals with persistent allergic rhinitis are more prone to develop respiratory and ocular symptoms after exposure to sudden temperature changes.
Allergies vs Cold: Understand the Difference
Seasonal allergies and the common cold can be so much alike that it's sometimes hard to tell the two apart. But look closely and you can find clues about what's going on.
Hives and skin allergies
Hives (urticaria) are red, itchy welts that result from a skin reaction. The welts vary in size and appear and fade repeatedly as the reaction runs its course
Allergies
Allergic Rhinitis or Hay Fever, Happens when you breath in something to which you are allergic, and the inside of your nose becomes inflamed and swollen
Adult Indoor Allergies
There’s no place like home … for allergies! Just stepping indoors — at home, work, or school — exposes you to numerous allergens.
Children's Outdoor Allergies
Nearly 5.2 million children under age 18 experience hay fever in the past 12 months and 7.1 million have respiratory allergies
Children's Indoor Allergies
For kids dealing with indoor allergies, Some pollutants may be 2–5-fold more concentrated inside than outside buildings.
1. Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America, Allergy Facts and Figures. Available at (https://www.aafa.org/allergy-facts/), last accessed:14/4/2022
2. American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology, Available at:(https://www.aaaai.org/Tools-for-the-Public/Conditions-Library/Allergies/Outdoor-allergens-TTR), last accessed:14/4/2022
3. Ministry of health, Telfast approved leaflet, approval date 29/11/2018.
4. Ministry of health, Telfast Decongestant approved leaflet, approval date 9/6/2019.
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