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Hey /fit/ I have hayfever (That's pollen allergy for those who doesn't know).

Its ok most of the time, but when summer comes, it hits me like a real bitch.

Lately I've been hitting the gym regularly and been enjoying the routine, but once I go back home (Away in Uni right now) I won't be using the gym anymore.

Instead I will have to resort to going jogging outside, which is a real problem being a serious hayfever sufferer. I live in a semi rural village surrounded by hills and nature so pollen is everywhere.

So here's a few queries:
1. What can i do to prevent/ reduce the problem so i can exercise?

2. Is pollen more active in the day or night? I used to jog in the night but I heard pollen could be worse at night cos plants germinate at night? And some argued pollen is most active in the morning.

I'm thinking of wearing protective clothing such as sunglasses and a dust mask, but I got a feeling it would make training harder since I'll get less oxygen and I'll look like a retard jogging about with a mask on.

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>> Anonymous
>>89832

Look, just take antihistamines first thing in the morning, and if you have the money for it, just go for immunotherapy from a specialist. I got cured of my allergy through that.

Also, depending on species, flowers bloom (and therefore spread pollen) at different times of the day and night, that's how floral clocks and all that other fancy shit works. Trees release wind-carried pollen during the day when the pollen can be all dry and fluffy. At night, thanks to dewfall, the air clears up a bit.

I generally find that allergy symptoms get worse in the night and get slightly better in the morning. So the best time for you to run around probably is the early morning, say 5amish, when dew still hasn't dried so there's no pollen in the damp air.
>> Hammerknife !7ITukp3Pj2
Tie a wet cloth around your head so it covers your nose and mouth. That'll filter out most pollen.
>> Anonymous
>>89862

in that case why can't she just wear a dust mask?
>> Hammerknife !7ITukp3Pj2
>>89864

Too constrictive. A wet rag over the face will let in enough air once you're breathing heavily, a dust mask takes more effort to breathe through.
>> Anonymous
>>89865
would a tea towel work? sounds like a good idea
>> Anonymous
>>89862
i hate you.
>> Anonymous
Ceterizin Hexal.
>> Anonymous
have you considered this:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Allergy_immunotherapy
Hyposensitization (or allergy desensitization) is a form of immunotherapy in which the patient is vaccinated with progressively larger doses of an allergen to which they have been diagnosed as being sensitive. Hyposensitization can either reduce the severity of symptoms or eliminate hypersensitivity altogether.
>> Anonymous
I'm guessing you're British ("university" not "college") so you can get Piriton at any pharmacy. Honestly, the stuff works a treat, and the medicine/syrup tastes glorious. I hope to OD on the stuff one day.
>> Anonymous
Allergies are currently making me want to gouge out my eyes because they itch so bad. So, I have to ask, would goggles help at all?
>> Anonymous
>>89832

I have severe allergies also, but I've practically eliminated them by:
1) starting the day with a glass of (diluted) apple cider vinegar
2) avoiding dairy
3) avoiding wheat

I woke up today all congested and itchy-eyed, and 5 minutes after I drank the vinegar it started clearing up, and I feel absolutely fine now (I also like to run, and it helps me breathe easy also). It seems to work better on an empty stomach, and don't drink too much or you'll hurt your guts (I take about 1-2 Tbs per glass of water).

Good luck!