Spring is beautiful, but it’s also a key time of year for seasonal allergies. As plants release pollen, millions of people with hay fever start to sniffle and sneeze.
Causes
The biggest spring allergy trigger is pollen. Trees, grass, and weeds release these tiny grains into the air to fertilize other plants. When they get into the nose of someone who’s allergic, they send the body’s defenses haywire.
The immune system mistakenly sees the pollen as a danger and releases antibiotics that attack the allergens. That leads to the release of chemicals called histamines into the blood system. Histamines trigger the runny nose, itchy eyes, and other symptoms that are all too familiar if you have allergies.
Pollen can travel for miles, so it’s not just the plants in your neighborhood. Triggers include: numerous trees, grasses and weeds.
Pollen counts tend to be particularly high on breezy days when the wind picks up these sneeze- inducing grains and carries them through the air. Rainy days, on the other hand, wash away the allergies.
Symptoms
- Runny Nose
- Watery Eyes
- Sneezing
- Coughing
- Itchy Eyes & Nose
- Dark Circles Under Eyes
If you have any of these symptoms please call the office and schedule an appointment today so that we can help you to feel and breath better.
