How to Manage Seasonal Allergies in Colorado’s Pollen-Rich Environment

Do you suffer from seasonal allergies/year-round allergies in Colorado? Many of us would love to hear a pro-tip about how you find relief from the pollen-rich environment here in the Centennial State.

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Open our station app and hit the message button if you can help. Keep reading to learn our top three tips for dealing with allergies in Grand Junction, Colorado.

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Pollen Timing in Colorado

Apps like Allergy Plus from Pollen.com can help you track the pollen in Colorado and help make planning fun in the great outdoors a little easier. These resources can help you spot low pollen days and levels allowing for an easier time outside.

Mornings are prime time for pollen, during peak times keep windows closed in the house to keep pollen outside. Pollen areas like parks and fields are probably places to avoid when pollen is high.

Reduce Pollen at Home in Colorado

You can help bring down the amount of pollen that gets indoors by using a HEPA filter in your HVAC system. A vacuum with a HEPA filter will also go a long way to remove pollen. You can also wash bedding and curtains regularly to add to the clean.

It may also help to shower and change clothes after you spend time outside to get the extra pollen off your skin and out of your hair.

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Allergy Management

There are lots of ways to manage allergies with medications. Antihistamines, nasal sprays, or decongestants can help alleviate symptoms. If over-the-counter meds do not do much for you, consider talking to your doctor. They may be able to offer immunotherapy for allergies for long-term relief.

Local honey and saline nasal rinses can help with symptoms and are two of the more popular natural remedies.