Mugwort (pollen)

• Sneezing
• Runny or stuffy nose
• Itchy, red, or watery eyes
• Itching of the throat or ears
• Coughing
• Asthma symptoms in asthmatics, such as wheezing or difficulty breathing

ndividuals with a mugwort pollen allergy may experience cross-reactivity with certain foods, a condition known as Oral Allergy Syndrome (OAS). These foods include:

• Celery
• Carrots
• Spices like coriander, fennel, and parsley
• Apples
• Kiwi
• Peanuts

• If you experience allergy symptoms like sneezing, nasal congestion, or itchy eyes during late summer or early fall.
• If your symptoms worsen in areas where mugwort is prevalent.
• If you have food-related reactions that align with OAS, particularly after eating foods that cross-react with mugwort pollen.
• If standard over-the-counter allergy medications are not effective in controlling your symptoms.

• Stay indoors on windy days or when the pollen count is high.
• Keep windows closed during the mugwort pollination season to prevent pollen from entering your home.
• Use air purifiers with HEPA filters to reduce indoor pollen.
• Shower and change clothes after spending time outdoors to remove pollen from your body and hair.
• Consider using antihistamines, nasal sprays, or eye drops for symptom relief.
• For severe cases, consult with an allergist about the possibility of allergen immunotherapy.