It indicates a way to see more nav menu items inside the site menu by triggering the side menu to open and close. Hannah Roberts. Allergy season is usually most severe in the spring, around the first week of May.
That's because seasonal allergies — called allergic rhinitis or hay fever — commonly occur due to pollen from trees and grass, which are most prevalent in the spring and early summer.
However, some plants may pollinate later in the summer or fall — here's what you need to know about each allergy season, the main symptoms of seasonal allergies, and how to treat them. This story is part of Insider's guide to Seasonal Allergies.
Previously, she worked at Goldman Sachs and Google. Additional comments. Email optional. Try not to go outside when the pollen count is high. Use the Interactive Allergy Forecaster to see what allergy conditions are in your area and get forecasts for tree, grass and ragweed pollen. Other things to try:. He sees patients in the Arundel Mills office. Suite Hanover, MD This information is being provided for educational purposes only.
It is not to be construed as medical advice. You should contact your primary care provider if you have any questions or concerns about this information. Toggle navigation. Here's a look at which allergies plague people most — and when. During the winter, there's less pollen if any floating around, but cranking up the heat indoors can kick up house dust, a winter allergy trigger.
If you're allergic to dust, winter allergies can be just as bad as in the spring and fall. To reduce dust exposure, it helps to keep your home's humidity below 55 percent, use a vacuum with a HEPA filter regularly, and encase pillows and mattresses with dust-mite-proof covers. Mold and dust can cause year-round allergy symptoms , but even if dust and mold don't bring on the sniffles for you, trees can cause your allergies to flare at this time of year, depending on where you live.
In the United States, trees that commonly cause allergies include catalpa, elm, hickory, olive, pecan, sycamore, and walnut. Tree pollen can cause the same symptoms as most spring allergies — watery eyes , sneezing, and nasal congestion.
Tree pollen remains high on the list of allergens for March, which marks the beginning of spring. Slankard says. Though nice spring weather beckons you outside, if you have spring allergies, keep your eye on the pollen count.
The higher the count, the worse the allergies will be. April showers can bring … spring allergies. All that rain can make for blooming flowers, but as beautiful as they are, flowers and their pollen means discomfort for people with spring allergies. Ragweed is also the main culprit of fall allergies, particularly on the East Coast and in the Mid West. Learn more about fall allergies. Since there is no one answer to the question, when is allergy season?
Many people experience year-round allergy symptoms, regardless of when certain allergy seasons start and end. They can advise you on how best to manage and treat your symptoms during the allergy season that applies to you.
There are many ways that you can get prepped for allergy season, and one of the best ways to start is by reducing your exposure to allergens like pollen. Discover our simple tips on how to prepare for allergy season — from checking pollen reports in your area to dressing for pollen-heavy weather. FLONASE relieves your worst allergy symptoms by blocking six of the inflammatory substances produced by your body in response to allergens, while most allergy pills only block one.
FLONASE nasal sprays act on multiple inflammatory substances histamine, prostaglandis, cytokine, tryptases, chemokine, and leukotrienes. The exact number and precise mechanism are unknown.
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