After a bitterly cold and snowy winter, many look forward to the warmer, breezy, sunny days of this new season, but along with the arrival of spring come the dreaded itchy eyes, scratchy ears and throat and sneezing, all symptoms of allergies.
"Tree pollen blown around by the wind is the allergen people will react to first this season, sometimes before you see the buds
Patients already are complaining about symptoms, including runny nose, nasal congestion, sneezing, itchy eyes, ears and throat, wheezing and shortness of breath.
"People may continue to experience those symptoms into May and June, a reaction to grass pollen, not blooming flowers.
"We've had enough precipitation for big and hardy blooms, but how much grass pollen is produced will depend upon the weather this spring.
Dry, windy days cause pollen to spread and result in more severe allergy symptoms.
Those beginning to experience symptoms should turn to appropriate medications before symptoms become severe.
"Don't wait until you're miserable".
"Try over-the-counter medications and, if those don't work, see your doctor, who can prescribe medication that may be more helpful."
"Don't give up on treatment because there is something out there that will help."
allergy sufferers avoid exposure to allergens.
"Keep windows closed, in the car and at home, and, if necessary, keep the air conditioner on,"
"If you have to be outside, wear sunglasses to shield your eyes from pollen, do activities later in the day, because pollen is released early,"
"And, when you return home, shower, wash your hair, and change your clothes because the pollen will stick to you."
Otherwise, avoid anything that may cause irritation, such as strong perfumes or tobacco smoke,
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