Sometimes my allergies act up. Particularly during pollen season. Do you have any?
I have really bad allergies!  There is a lot of pollen in my area as well.  Not sure what I can do about it though.
Yea. Allergies are caused by immune system hypersensitivity to the environment. It's a real pain
Is there a recommended way to deal with the symptoms or minimize exposure?
Just medication, as far as I know and trying to avoid the allergen as much as possible
Yeah, I take claritin right now.  Would an inhaler help with allergies?
Allergy
Allergies, also known as allergic diseases, are a number of conditions caused by hypersensitivity of the immune system to typically harmless substances in the environment. These diseases include hay fever, food allergies, atopic dermatitis, allergic asthma, and anaphylaxis. Symptoms may include red eyes, an itchy rash, sneezing, a runny nose, shortness of breath, or swelling. Food intolerances and food poisoning are separate conditions.
Common allergens include pollen and certain food. Metals and other substances may also cause problems. Food,
Bet v I allergen
Bet v I allergen is a family of protein allergens. Allergies are hypersensitivity reactions of the immune system to specific substances called allergens (such as pollen, stings, drugs, or food) that, in most people, result in no symptoms. 
Trees within the order Fagales possess particularly potent allergens, e.g. the prototypical Bet v 1, the major white birch ("Betula verrucosa") pollen antigen. Bet v 1 is the main cause of type I allergies observed in early spring. Type