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Summertime means outdoor fun at weddings, festivals and picnics. But uninvited guests ranging from stinging insects to grass pollen can ruin the fun for the millions of people with allergies and asthma.

Allergies and asthma can lead to sneezing, wheezing and itchy misery and sometimes more serious reactions can turn a joyous occasion into agony.  By planning ahead, people with allergies can still enjoy outdoor events.

The American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI) suggest following a few simple tips to make summer events more enjoyable:

  1. Treat before you go.  Take allergy medication before walking out the door. If you wait until symptoms kick in, the medication won't be nearly as effective. Go undercover with big wrap-around sunglasses to help keep pollen from getting into your eyes.
  2. Avoid bees.  If you are allergic to bees or other stinging insects, avoidance is your best bet. Keep your distance from uncovered food, be cautious of open soft drink cans and resist wearing bright clothing or perfume, all of which attract bees. If someone near you gets stung, move away. Some bees give off a chemical after they sting that can attract other stinging insects.
  4. Stick to the middle.  Poison ivy can lurk in bushes and other foliage, so stay in open areas where you are less likely to brush up against it.

Allergists have expertise to select the most effective treatment options and also can determine if you should consider allergy shots, or immunotherapy, which are effective for seasonal and stinging insect allergies. The treatment involves periodic injections with tiny amounts of an allergen so that your reactions become milder or disappear completely.  Allergy shots also can help prevent the development of asthma. Find an allergist near you.