If you are planning to have a baby, try if you possibly can to plan the month of birth of your baby to avoid significant exposure to pollen in the first six months of life. People born between September and February are much less likely to develop allergy to pollens, while those born in March and April are most susceptible. There is evidence, particularly with tree pollens, that babies exposed to high pollen counts in the first six months of life go on later to show greater sensitivity to pollens.
If you are very severely affected by pollen allergy, you may think of moving to a different part of the country. Generally speaking, upland areas, coastal parts, and the western side of the UK have lower pollen counts than other parts of the country. The Pollen Research Unit (address above) will be able to give you specific advice on particular locations if you send them £1 and a stamped addressed envelope.
Look very carefully at the immediate surroundings if you are thinking of moving house. Avoid living near any plants, trees and grasses that you know particularly upset you. Find out which way prevailing winds blow, and try and live upwind of any woods or grassy areas.
Ask the local doctors’ practices if there are any particular patterns of allergies and if there are any parts of the local area which seem more favourable.
Some tree pollens cross-react with certain fruit and nuts. If you are allergic to these pollens, you may get reactions if you eat these related foods.
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