Q. I sneeze during my morning walk, but I’m fine the rest of the day. Could I have allergies?
A. Yes indeed. Many cases of seasonal allergies, or hay fever, are because of pollen released from trees, grass, and weeds. Pollen counts tend to be highest between 5 a.m. and 10 a.m., so shifting your walk to later in the day might help curb your sneezing. Moving your workout indoors on days when pollen counts are very high might also help. You can track the counts for your region by visiting the website for the American Academy of Allergy Asthma and Immunology.
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This article appeared in the April 2014 issue of Consumer Reports on Health.
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