With the change in seasons, fall is here, and football is not the only thing in the air.
Each autumn, ragweed blooms to fill the air with pollen that wrecks havoc on allergy sufferers. In addition to weed pollen, the recent wet weather has caused increasing mold counts.
The pollen and mold will prime the immune system, creating the misery known as “hay fever” that increases in intensity as the season drags on. If nothing is done, the runny, drippy nose and the itchy watery eyes can drag you down. Mold and pollen also trigger asthma attacks that peak in the fall.
A visit to a board-certified allergist can tell you exactly what is triggering your symptoms. And fortunately, there are many ways to relieve the suffering once you know what is causing it.
AVOIDANCE: No one wants to live life in a bubble, but there are a few simple steps to limit your exposure. Keeping the windows closed in your house and car and washing hair (and pets) after spending time outside will help keep the pollen out of your house. Since pollen is released in the morning, exercising later at night will trigger fewer problems.