Allergy Season Has Begun


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So it’s begun… allergy season. Both my husband and I have horrible allergies. He’s worse than me. Since we have moved we have noticed fewer allergies in the spring/summer. We thought maybe we were off the hook for the fall but alas it has begun.

There are a number of ways to control your allergy symptoms such as: Nasal saline, decongestants and over the counter or prescription antihistamines.

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Ragweed is vastly becoming one of the worst culprits as it continues to get stronger each year in the US. Here’s the 411 on this sneaky troublemaker!

  • Ragweed is nearly impossible to avoid, so it’s best to learn how to protect yourself from the symptoms it causes. It is estimated that a single ragweed plant can release 1 billion pollen grains during the fall season.
  • Ragweed is a plant of the daisy family. Its green flowers produce abundant amounts of pollen so it is best to learn how to protect yourself from hay fever.
  • Ragweed allergy season seems to begin in early August, through mid-October.
  • There are 17 different species of ragweed in the U.S.

Some more tips on how to deal with allergy season:

  • Check out a previous article I wrote on the differences between Colds Vs. Allergies HERE!
  • In the early fall, keep your windows closed from 10am to 4pm. This will reduce your exposure to allergens like ragweed.
  • Clean and change air filters every three months to reduce the amount of dirt, debris, and allergens that you come in contact with every day.
  • Avoid window fans! While convenient, they tend to bring in unwanted pollens or mold spores.
  • In the fall, we start pulling out cozy quilts when it gets cold. But these can be the home to dust mites, causing your allergies to become enflamed. Wash your bedding every two weeks to help ease allergy symptoms.

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CVS’s MinuteClinic website has tons of information on allergies among other things. To find a MinuteClinic near you or to learn more visit HERE!

*Disclosure – The thoughts and opinions expressed here are my own. I was provided a CVS gift card as compensation for this post.


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