As the weather warmed up over the weekend, the plants also woke up, and as far as they are concerned, Spring has sprung.
That’s right; if you are feeling a little more sneezy, or your eyes are watering a little bit more there is a good reason for it, allergy season has arrived.
“Above-average pollen levels are in store for a huge portion of the country, an area that has a population of 193 million people and stretches from Texas to Michigan on the east. More than 50 million Americans suffer from seasonal allergies. Even if individuals don’t suffer, there are ripple effects from family members, including millions of children, who struggle with symptoms,” advised AccuWeather meteorologists.
According to pollen.com, Lamar County’s allergen levels began to climb steadily last week with Friday starting the high range levels. Pollen levels between 9.7 and 12, tend to affect most individuals who suffer from allergies to the pollen types of the season.
Symptoms may become more severe during the days with high pollen levels.
If you suffer from allergies, now is the time to head to the drug store and chat with your pharmacist or book an appointment with your doctor to ensure you are good to go.
However, if you are a real sufferer during allergy season, one of the best ways to manage spring allergy symptoms is to see a board-certified allergist who can help to create a tailored treatment plan, which may involve starting medicines before the season begins and immunotherapy.
“Allergists also recommend limiting or avoiding going outdoors at peak times of day for pollen, typically from 5 a.m. to 10 a.m. and at dusk. Warm and windy days can often exacerbate conditions for allergy sufferers,” said AccuWeather.
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