Spring allergies are one of those topics that is hard not to address. So many people suffer from seasonal allergies and this year is no different than others, even possibly a little worse due to the wet winter that just passed. As temperatures rise and things start to bloom, allergies are bound to affect people. Would you believe that more than 50 million Americans experience different types of allergies each year?
Allergies are the 6th leading cause of chronic illness in the United States. Untreated allergies can turn into a sinus infection or trigger an asthma attack, so its important to see a doctor and get on the right medication if you are one of the millions suffering this spring!
The two biggest causes of allergies in the spring time are tree and grass pollen. Like we said before, everything starts blooming as the temperatures rise bringing about pollen and other irritants. Allergy symptoms vary from nasal congestion to sneezing, itchy & watery eyes, and itchy & runny noses.
How can you treat seasonal allergies? First thing is to keep an eye on the pollen count. You can visit sites like weather.com or allergytracker to see what the count is and if its high possibly stay inside. Another good way to help prevent allergies getting worse it to do your spring cleaning! This can help rid your home of indoor allergens like dust, mold, and pet dander. Lastly like we mentioned above, if your allergies are severe you should treat them with medication. There are many different types of over the counter allergy pills and nasal sprays that can help you not suffer during this beautiful time of year.