6 Surprising Seasonal Allergy Triggers

If you thought making it through spring allergy season would mean you’re in the clear for the year, we’ll give you the bad news first: Relief may not be coming anytime soon. “The pollen season actually peaks around Memorial Day and runs into early summer,” says a immunologist.

Now, the good news: Preventing a summer allergy attack is as easy as understanding the triggers that are unique to the sunny season. Here are six surprising summer triggers—and how to breathe easier.

Trigger: Snacking at the farmer’s market
People with strong grass or ragweed allergies may suffer from oral allergy syndrome, which happens when your body’s immune system mistakes proteins in certain fruits with the allergy-causing grass, tree, or weed pollens. Common culprits include apples, peaches, pears, and melons. Munch with caution, and stop if your lips start to tingle or your throat gets scratchy.

Trigger: Watching baseball
“Though many people think of mold as only an indoor problem, dust and dirt from sports fields may actually contain high levels of spores,” says Dr.  No need to skip ball games entirely; if you’re prone to allergies, visit an allergist to get your symptoms under control before you play ball.

Trigger: Swimming
“Dramatic changes in temperature, such as jumping into a cold lake on a hot day, can trigger asthma,” says Dr.  Instead of making yourself into a human cannonball, gradually ease into the water to allow your lungs time to adjust. Also be wary of the strong chlorine smell from pools that can be a respiratory irritant.

Trigger: Making s’mores
Who doesn't love a good bonfire? But research shows that exposing yourself to smoke can cause changes to your body’s immune cells that can make you react more strongly to allergens. Be sure to stay downwind at your next cook-out, and use an extra-long stick when toasting marshmallows.

Trigger: Going outside to play
Most of us grew up hearing, “It’s a beautiful day out, go outside and play!” But those hot and humid days can actually trap pollutants such as pollen or diesel exhaust closer to the ground where you breathe—adding up to allergy misery. Before you head outside, check the air quality in your area by logging onto AirNow, and stay inside on days labelled “unhealthy.”

Trigger: Picnicking in the park
Repeated exposure to insect stings and bites can up your odds of having a bad allergic reaction. “The most common reactions come from those yellow jackets that fly around your picnic basket,” says Dr. Sublett. Bees are attracted to bright colors, so try wearing something muted to your summer picnics and skip the perfume to minimize your chances of getting bitten.

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