As the fall allergy season nears, people can take steps to help with their symptoms.

One way to keep allergens out of your home is by shutting your windows and taking a shower after spending some time outdoors.

If fall allergies are still stopping you from enjoying the season, it might be time to see a doctor.

“Labor Day is about the time when fall allergies start, so when kids start going back to school, that’s when you’ll start to notice more of those allergy symptoms of itchy eyes, stuffy nose, drippy nose, lots of sneezing,” said Dr. Sandra Hong, chair of the Allergy and Immunology Department. “Allergies can make people feel really miserable. It can really decrease people’s quality of life. Kind of knowing what you’re allergic to can be really helpful for us, so that you can actually prevent those symptoms from happening.”

Nasal steroids and antihistamines are good options to treat symptoms.