Dust & Pollen Allergies

The Gobi desert is arid and vast, yet the winds may take up dust, grass, and tree pollen from everywhere. The steppe is generally green and the trees are flowering in the summer. If you suffer from seasonal allergies, you should bring all of your allergy medication with you when visiting Mongolia.

During the last several days of their tour to rural Mongolia, someone claimed to have had asthmatic flare-ups and hay fever. On the northeast coast, it feels like spring is in full swing. If your allergies are minor or moderate, one allergy tablet should suffice. Prepare sufficiently in the form of allergy medication, a face mask, or immuno-therapy injections before visiting rural Mongolia, depending on your allergen sensitivity.

Pet hair and dander, mold spores, and dust mites can all provoke allergy symptoms in dust from both inside and outside your house. You may get a runny nose, watery eyes, and sneezing as a consequence.