Spring and Fall aren’t the only seasons for allergies. Many of the same allergy triggers that make you feel bad in the spring can last through the summer months. Pollen, ragweed and grasses are common allergens. Yup. That lush green lawn you’ve been working so hard on… it’s probably causing some allergy symptoms.
In the spring I can always count itchy, runny eyes. But this year as those symptoms went away, some new ones arrived. I don’t think I have breathed out of my nose a single day out of the last 4-6 weeks. My nasal congestion is terrible this summer. I have gone through countless boxes of CVS Total Home Facial Tissue. I like the Ultra Soft tissues that have lotion with aloe and Vitamin E. I am so glad to partner with CVS to share some tips for relieving summer allergies.
Tips for Relieving Summer Allergies
Did you know that wearing sunglasses can help with your allergies? It’s true. Large sun glasses will act as a barrier and help to keep pollen and other allergens away from your eyes.
Go all natural with your hair this summer and avoid using hair gels. Hair gels act as a magnet for pollen to get trapped in your hair.
Give itchy eyes some relief by gently wiping them clean with CVS Sensitive Skin Cleansing Towelettes.
Shower up! Showering before hitting the sack will help to rinse off any allergens that make be stuck to on your hair and skin.
Staying indoors is one way to combat allergies, but who wants to sit in their house all summer long? Over the counter antihistamines, decongestants, nasal sprays and eye drops are all great options for treating summer allergies. Buying all these meds can get costly, which is why I am so thankful for CVS brand OTC allergy medications and the ExtraCare program.
CVS has everything I need to help combat my family’s summer allergies. The #ExtraSavings I get when shopping at CVS can’t be beat. When you stop in to CVS for some allergy relief, be sure to shop with your CVS ExtraCare Card and earn 2 percent back in ExtraBucks on all your everyday purchases. I shared a bit more about the CVS ExtraCare Program on the blog last year, if you missed it.
I’m proud to partner with CVS/pharmacy for the next three weeks for this #ExtraSavings at CVS campaign. Please join in the fun by posting to your own website, Facebook page or Twitter feed and use the hashtag #ExtraSavings. While I am being sponsored to help lead this campaign, all opinions expressed about CVS/pharmacy are my own, and all product claims or program details shared should be verified at CVS.com or with the appropriate manufacturers. Did you see my first post in this series, about summertime pool and beach bag essentials available at CVS?
CVS has worked with me to put together a summer allergy relief prize package that one lucky About A Mom reader will win! This contest is open to U.S. residents, ages 18+ and ends on July 28, 2014 at 11:59pm EST. Please enter via the form below.
Candice says
July 14, 2014 at 6:06 PMI drink a lot of water, and take a lot of over the counter allergy meds. Some days are so horrible!
ken ohl says
July 14, 2014 at 6:08 PMLive in Florida horrible here in the summer and allergies are awful. thnakyou, ken
Janet W. says
July 14, 2014 at 6:20 PMI live in GA where the allergy season is horrible. I’m highly allergic to grass, weeds, pollen, etc and these past few months have been rough for me. Lots of sneezing, runny eyes, scratchy throat, etc. I try to find relief by taking over the counter meds like Claritin.
Nancy says
July 14, 2014 at 6:27 PMI have headaches and stuffy nose. I drink lots of water.
Blessie Nelson says
July 14, 2014 at 6:28 PMMy biggest allergy problem is the desert dust and spring pollen – itchy all over and sneezing like an alarm clock! So I take allegra before I plan any outing.
Brynn says
July 14, 2014 at 6:32 PMMy eyes get SOOOO itchy during allergy season! I usually find relief by putting a cold wash cloth on my eyes for about 10 minutes and then using eye drops.
Holly Thomas says
July 14, 2014 at 6:32 PMWatery eyes and dry throat, throat lozenges help some.
Jackie says
July 14, 2014 at 6:38 PMI blow my nose a lot and take allergy relief medication when needed.
Amy Orvin says
July 14, 2014 at 7:13 PMI have a lot of conjestion in the summer. I find relief taking Claritin.
Kathy Lane says
July 14, 2014 at 7:24 PMThis week has been really rough with itchy throat,stuffed up head and nose,headache.I’ve been taking benadryl of the night and over the counter allergy pills from CVS.
Helga says
July 14, 2014 at 7:42 PMI get runny noses and throat congestion and I am currently taking an herbal remedy.
Melissa Hartley says
July 14, 2014 at 8:49 PMMy allergies are the worst in the fall months but I also suffer pretty much year round & it’s usually very itchy, watery eyes. I also have asthma which makes it hard to breathe especially when it’s humid outside. I take a daily OTC generic Zyrtec pill & use allergy eye drops as well, thanks!
Kristen Wirth says
July 14, 2014 at 8:51 PMThis year has been bad with my Allergies I had to ask my Doctor for for Medication and feeling
much better and I drink lot’s of water!!!
Leigh Anne Borders says
July 14, 2014 at 9:03 PMI get itchy eyes and runny noses around my home. I have to really do thorough cleanings and stick up on antihistamines.
Amanda Alvarado says
July 14, 2014 at 10:32 PMI usually have sinus congestion and have to take a cold and sinus OTC pill.
Brandi B. says
July 14, 2014 at 10:32 PMItchy, watery, red eyes, runny noses, Scratchy throats. I have had to get my family on Zyrtec and my kids are on children’s Clariten. That and allergy eye drops have been the only thing that gives us a bit of relief. We have gone through a ton of Kleenex!
LAURA HIX says
July 14, 2014 at 10:49 PMmy allergies are always horrible in the summer because of the heat. I am always on oxygen, inhalers and more nebulizer treatments during the summer time.
I pray everyone else here who has issues with allergies can get them under control,,
Betty says
July 14, 2014 at 11:37 PMI have issues with both tree and grass pollens and take antihistimines during those seasons. If I’m working in the yard, I always change clothes and take a shower as soon as I come in the house. I used to just change clothes and wash my hands but finally realized what a difference it made to shower and clean the pollen out of my hair. Amazing how much difference that makes
Kimberly Wood says
July 15, 2014 at 1:23 AMI sneeze, my nose runs, ears pop and am congested or running. This would help a lot. Thanks for the chance!
kim burnett says
July 15, 2014 at 10:31 AMMy summer allergy symptoms are sneezing and watery eyes. I find relief by taking over the counter meds.
Dorothy Teel says
July 15, 2014 at 3:31 PMIt is dry and dusty here and the trees and flowers are throwing pollen all over and my nose and eyes are watering like the plants need it, It makes it difficult to sleep at night and a runny nose is a pain in the back side. Having to use a lot of tissues here
Cynthia R says
July 15, 2014 at 3:32 PMMy summer allergies have been bad this year, I finally went to see the doctor, it was affecting my sleep and my amount of energy and everything.
Stacey says
July 15, 2014 at 7:36 PMLots of pollen everywhere
Teresa Chapman says
July 15, 2014 at 10:33 PMitchy eyes, sneezing, sinus pressure. Ugggh here in Ohio the pollen count is high this summer, the whole family is suffering
Carolann Leibenguth says
July 15, 2014 at 11:13 PMMy summer allergies start with runny eyes and nose mixed with nasal congestion.
Danielle Papsis says
July 16, 2014 at 2:22 PMI get a stuffy nose and itchy, watery eyes. I use a OTC Allergy medication.
janetfaye says
July 16, 2014 at 4:56 PMI have seasonal allergies that affect my nose, eyes and throat. The worst is when I cannot seem to stop sneezing. I take allergy medication when the symptoms are unbearable.
Anne Marie Carter says
July 17, 2014 at 6:52 PMMy eyes tend to itch and burn during this time of the year. Putting cold packs on them sometimes helps.
Paol Trenny says
July 17, 2014 at 10:18 PMI have running nose and itchy eyes so I use alot of eyedrops and saline spray during the summer.
Tee Mcc says
July 18, 2014 at 10:35 AMI have been dealing with pollen in the air and its killing me! I have been using a nasal spray!
michelle oakley warner says
July 18, 2014 at 8:52 PMi take allergy medicine year round because i am allergic to all trees and all types of grass and alot of plants plus the air that i breathe,just jokin. i only find relief when i use a nasal spray as part of my routine, the only problem is your nose starts to depend on it and when you stop using it its like torture. so i only find short bouts of relief.
courtney b says
July 20, 2014 at 2:55 PMim really allergic to bermuda grass, and i just stay away from it, or take lots of benadryl during the day.
Brandy W says
July 20, 2014 at 3:33 PMMy nose is just horrible! I end up taking Claritin but it can be so expensive…
marnie ward says
July 20, 2014 at 6:55 PMSome of my summer allergy symptoms includes sneezing, coughing and wheezing. I also end up with a dried circle of while discharge around my nose after the discharge dries. It’s so gross but what can I do. I’ve tried just about everything I can think of except using the toilets to wipe below my eyes, which will be the very next thing I do. Thanks for the tip.
HilLesha says
July 21, 2014 at 12:56 AMI thought my allergies were horrible last summer, but they have been much worse this summer. Zyrtec usually takes care of it, though.
trixx says
July 26, 2014 at 5:50 PMMy eyes get itchy. I usually take otc meds or just suffer through it.
Cori Westphal says
July 27, 2014 at 10:17 PMItchy eyes are ALWAYS a symptom of summer allergies! Yuck! I use Claritin when it gets real bad, but otherwise a cold, wet rag laid over my eyes for a few minutes and it helps!
coriwestphal at msn dot com
Annette says
July 28, 2014 at 2:50 PMI’m not really bothered by allergies in the summer – spring is my bad time of year. I usually take some over the counter product to deal with them.
Heather Ann Barker says
July 28, 2014 at 3:20 PMItchy eyes, sneezing, runny nose. Lots of water, shower after being outside, benadryl or other allergy medication.
Ashley Hawley says
July 28, 2014 at 3:21 PMMy step daughter is the one who has them the most. We keep stock of allergy meds so she can breathe. It’s rough.
DeAnn O says
July 28, 2014 at 3:21 PMThere is a lot of sneezing around my house in the summer! I use Claritin and a Dr. prescribed nasal spray to help get some relief!
Roe Clark says
July 28, 2014 at 3:28 PMwatery eyes….sneezing….allergy relief usually helps me 🙂
Candie L says
July 28, 2014 at 3:31 PMI give my son allergy relief pills (usually generic). Thank you
Amie Olson says
July 28, 2014 at 3:32 PMMy eyes itch, so I use antihistamine eye drops. Also, I sneeze a lot, not too much to do for that other than oral antihistamines.
CharityS says
July 28, 2014 at 4:02 PMI suffer from a runny nose, watery eyes, and a massive sinus headache. My allergy pills provide a temporary relief, but it doesn’t completely stop my symptoms.
Lisa L says
July 28, 2014 at 4:44 PMI get really congested. I use a neti pot to ease my symptoms.
Kamla L. says
July 28, 2014 at 8:00 PMMy son suffers from seasonal allergies throughout the year except during the 4 months of winter. It plagues him with chronic sever allergic sinusitis. He takes antihistamines and decongestants and uses nasal sprays.