Avoid known allergens
Keep windows closed during high pollen days
Use HEPA air filters
Shower and change clothes after being outdoors
Wash bedding weekly in hot water
Vacuum regularly with a HEPA vacuum
Keep pets out of bedrooms if pet dander is a trigger
Use dust-mite-proof covers on pillows and mattresses
Check pollen counts before going outside
Wear a mask outdoors when pollen is high
Use saline nasal rinses
Stay hydrated
Take over-the-counter allergy medicine as directed
Use prescribed allergy medications consistently
Consider allergy testing
Consider allergy shots or immunotherapy
Avoid smoking and secondhand smoke
Control indoor humidity
Clean mold-prone areas promptly
Seek medical care for severe symptoms or trouble breathing