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It's the peak season for grass pollen allergies! Grass grows in most parts of the world, and as with other plants, each type of grass has its own pollen. Since grass is so prevalent, it is very difficult to avoid entirely.

There are a few things you can do to reduce symptoms of grass allergies:
1. Monitor pollen counts: Be aware of when pollen is high to limit time outdoors.
2. Dress to minimize skin contact with pollen: Sunglasses and a hat to keep pollen out of your eyes and off your hair; long pants and sleeves keep pollen away from your skin.
3. Mowing the Grass: Wear a protective mask when mowing grass or doing yard work to help filter out airborne particulates.
4. Change clothes when you come in from being outside, leave your shoes by the door, and wipe down pets to limit the spread of pollen through the house. Showering can help remove pollen from hair and skin.
5. Keep your doors and windows closed, and use high-efficiency particulate air (HEPA) filters to help reduce pollen in the home.

Grass pollen allergy, primarily causing allergic rhinitis (also known as hay fever), affects up to 40% of the European population and up to 30% of the North American population.

Most people who are allergic to grass are allergic to grass pollen, and not the individual blades of grass. Grass pollen is lightweight and travels on wind and air currents, making it easy to spread and very common to breathe in.

You can be allergic to one type of grass pollen, but not allergic to all types of grass pollen. There are over 12,000 species of grass worldwide, making an accurate diagnosis important for managing grass allergies.
Getting an accurate allergy diagnosis is empowering. At HYCOR, we believe that people with an allergy improve their quality of life when they know exactly what is causing their symptoms.

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Do you know a graduate going to University in the fall? About 9% of college students have been diagnosed with asthma and 22% have allergies. A new environment exposes students to different allergy and asthma triggers.

Here are some tips from the AAAAI (American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology) on how to be proactive during this transition:

- Don’t take chances. Know what triggers your allergic disease and stay away from these allergens. Be aware of signs that you need to seek medical attention.

- Keep prescriptions filled and up-to-date. Always have your medications on hand, including your autoinjectable epinephrine and quick-relief inhaler.

- Consider talking to your friends and roommates about your allergies and asthma. Letting those close to you know about your health, and the signs of a medical emergency, can help you stay safe.