Seasonal allergies Q&A

What is a seasonal allergy?

A seasonal allergy is when you experience sneezing, stuffy nose, coughing, itchy eyes, or other symptoms during a particular season. Seasonal allergies tend to be most common in the spring.

How do you treat seasonal allergies?

Start with the following treatment (ideally 2 to 4 weeks before your allergy season begins):

If the treatment above doesn’t provide relief, add 10mg of Zyrtec every night.

Anything else I can do for allergy relief?

Remove allergens from your home environment:

• Keep your windows closed
• Use a HEPA air purifier in your home or bedroom
• Use a humidifier in winter and a dehumidifier in summer

If your symptoms are chronic and severe:

• Use an anti-allergen mattress cover and pillow cases
• Choose allergen-resistant comforters and pillows (instead of down)
• Avoid rugs at home, if possible
• Talk to your Firefly care team about whether allergen desensitization by a specialist might be right for you

If you experience new or worsening allergy symptoms, please reach out to us.