1. early morning
   noon
2. late afternoon

Unless you're out before 5 a.m., try to limit your time outside until the evening, during and after rain or on cloudy, humid and calm days.

1. Dust and vacuum often.
   Open windows often.
2. both of the above

It's important to dust and vacuum frequently. This will help reduce allergy symptoms related to pollen exposure.

1. fumes from a wood-burning stove
   cigarette smoke
2. both of the above

Chemical irritants such as fumes from a wood-burning stove and cigarette smoke can worsen your pollen-related allergy symptoms.

1. Keep your windows closed.
   Use your air conditioner.
2. both of the above

Although you may want to air out your home, you should keep your windows and doors closed during summer months to avoid pollen exposure. Also consider purchasing a high-efficiency particulate air (HEPA) filter for your air conditioner, which can filter out pollen.

1. glasses
   mask
2. both of the above

If you're very sensitive to pollen, consider wearing wraparound glasses and a mask over your nose and mouth when the pollen count is high. Avoid wearing contact lenses, as pollen can get trapped in your eyes and cause irritation.

1. mowing the lawn
   watering the lawn
2. putting down pine straw

It's worthwhile to hire a landscaping service if you have pollen-related allergies. Cutting the grass and raking up leaves can stir up large amounts of pollen.

1. the mountains
   the beach
2. both of the above

Typically, beaches and places that are 5,000 feet above sea level have less pollen. Consider these destinations if you want a sneeze-free vacation.

1. January through October
   April through August
2. June through September

Pollen season can begin as early as January, with the pollination of trees. Weeds are the last to pollinate in the late summer and fall.

1. large pollen cells
   small pollen cells
2. pine tree pollen

Not all pollen triggers seasonal allergies. Small and light pollen, which is produced in high quantities, is the major source of pollen-related allergies.

1. trees in the spring
   grass in the late spring and summer
2. both of the above

Seasonal allergy sufferers despise trees in the spring, grass in the late spring and summer, and weeds in the late summer and fall, due to their high quantities of pollen.

1. in the morning
   in the afternoon
2. all day

Pollen counts fluctuate throughout the day. Grass only releases its pollen first thing in the morning, between 6 a.m. and 10 a.m.

1. how much pollen a honeybee can carry from one flower to the next
   amount of pollen in a given area
2. how many types of tree are being pollinated that day

You may hear “the daily pollen count” mentioned during a weather forecast. It predicts how severe your pollen-related allergies will be for that day. It's the average number of pollen grains per cubic yard of air.

1. five
   seven
2. 10

It's very important to plant low-pollen-producing trees and plants around your home if you suffer from pollen-related allergies. Your pollen-related allergies could decrease tenfold if you follow this wise recommendation.

1. male shrubs
   female shrubs
2. neutered shrubs

Female shrubs will never produce pollen. Alternatively, male shrubs produce tons of pollen every spring.

1. azaleas and boxwood
   cherry and dogwood
2. both of the above

Azaleas, boxwood, cherry, dogwood and a whole host of other plants produce heavy and large pollen. This type of pollen is less likely to become airborne and cause pollen-related allergy symptoms.

1. allergies related to the rhinitis plant
   allergies that cause skin irritation
2. allergies that cause sneezing and coughing

Allergic rhinitis refers to the runny nose, itchy, watery eyes, wheezing and congestion due to allergens in the air.

1. homeopathy
   acupuncture
2. both of the above

Homeopathy can help alleviate congestion, and acupuncture can help relieve sinus pressure.

1. not very
   somewhat reliable
2. supported by a lot of research

Some people claim honey can help treat pollen-related allergies. However, this claim is anecdotal because there is no solid research evidence to substantiate it.

1. a vaccination
   an antihistamine
2. a homeopathy remedy

The prevailing theory of how honey can treat seasonal allergies is that it acts like a vaccination. Because honey contains pollen spores, it may help your body grow accustomed to pollen, resulting in less likelihood that your immune system will release histamine when exposed to pollen and hence a reduced allergic reaction.

1. one teaspoon per day
   two teaspoons per day
2. two tablespoons per day

One unpublished research study, from Xavier University in New Orleans, found that ingesting two teaspoons of honey per day has therapeutic effects for decreasing seasonal allergy symptoms.