Fall Allergies Are Here

Well the leaves have turned and even though many parts of the country are still enjoying unseasonably warm weather, make no mistake fall is here and with it fall allergy season. Though many people consider spring to be the worst time of the year for those who have fall allergies, especially ragweed allergies fall can be a tiring time of year.

Ragweed allergies generally run from late summer until frost begins. The trouble with ragweed is that ragweed spores are very light, can travel great distances and are spread easily by the wind. Ragweed is found mostly in the mid-west and east coast and generally the wetter and windier the weather the worse the conditions will be for ragweed sufferers. Ragweed is not the only problem for people with allergies in the fall.

In many ways fall is the opposite of spring. Where spring brings about life as flowers bloom, in fall vegetation begins to die and rot. When combined with the damp and windy environment that fall brings, the conditions can be ideal for mold growth. Mold spores in the fall often can lead to a trip to the emergency room for those who suffer from asthma. Fall can also be the prime time for food allergies as kids have gone back to school and many for the first time may be exposed to food allergies that they are not aware that they had.

Though fall is short its important to know your triggers and avoid them as much as possible. Eliminating allergens all together may not be a realistic goal but making good decisions can help reduce your exposure. If your allergies are severe try and change clothes after you come in from that beautiful fall walk in the park. You should not have to stay indoors and miss all that fall has to offer.

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