the pollen count is highest between 6 a. m. and 9 a. m. and again at dusk so "plan your workouts for other times of the day when pollen levels are lower " says michael blaiss md a past president of the american college of allergy asthma & immunology (acaai) and a practicing allergist in memphis tenn. if you go out during high-pollen times wear a face mask designed to filter out pollens says murray grossan md an ear nose and throat physician and author of free yourself from sinus and allergy problems -- permanently. "as soon as you arrive home rinse out your nose with saline to remove pollen still in your nose " grossan says. "two anti-allergy nasal sprays that enable you to exercise with high pollen levels include astelin and patanase. ask your allergist. " it also helps to know what triggers your allergies. "there [are] different readings for different types of pollens " blaiss says. "tree pollen levels above 50 [are] high for example while one to 10 is considered low. " check a web site such as that of the american academy of allergy asthma and immunology which tracks pollen counts for trees mold weeds and grass across the u. s.
when is the best time of day to exercise outdoors if you have allergies?