It’s that time of year again: just as you finally start to feel relief from the intense heat of summer, fall allergies strike with a vengeance. You don’t want to spend the next two months fighting allergy symptoms, so learn more about the most common allergy triggers to properly prepare your defenses.
Ragweed Is the Enemy
Ragweed doesn’t look dangerous, but about 75% of people who suffer from springtime allergies also experience strong allergic reactions to ragweed in the fall. This yellow flowering weed usually begins blooming in August and continues to cause problems until killed by a winter freeze. This means that in areas as hot as Florida, ragweed likes to linger.
If ragweed causes sneezing, itchy eyes, and congestion as soon as you leave the house, make sure to monitor your local pollen count. Stay indoors as much as possible on days with high counts, especially during mid-morning and early afternoon pollen peak hours. Always keep car and house windows completely closed and locked to prevent infiltration, vacuum your carpets regularly, and remove your outerwear before you go inside. Read More