[pct-l] Allergies

[Kathi]

I "had" terrible seasonal allergies and finally bit the bullet several 
years ago and did allergy shots. That was great, now I get them when the 
pollen counts are really high but not as bad.

BUT.... BEFORE I did the shots I used to wear a face mask (which was 
really hot hiking) or tie a bandana over my nose and mouth, like in the 
old west (less hot but still hot). I liked the bandana better because I 
could get it wet and it would make things cooler, no strings to cut into 
my cheeks and neck, and also the bandana can be easily washed to get rid 
of pollen that was sitting on it after a long day of hiking.
Puddles

On 2/2/15 5:29 AM, Carolyn Barbee wrote:
> I have the worst seasonal allergies ever, especially when it comes to tree
> pollen.
> I live on the east coast, and my allergies are awful usually from late
> March through May.
> The humidity makes the pollen stick to everything and every tree I'm
> allergic to is in very close proximity here in the valley.
> Anybody here have any problems with seasonal allergies in southern
> California up to Kennedy Meadows, particularly while hiking on the PCT in
> the late spring (April through June)?
> My allergies have been pretty nasty to me in the past, and I'm worried they
> might cut my thru hike short if I don't know what I'm up against.
>
> Also, any advice on hiking with allergies would be so appreciated!!!
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