Get Ahead of Fall Ragweed Season With These Late Summer Tips
Buckle up, allergy sufferers—this fall, ragweed season could be a bumpy ride. Research shows that climate change is causing the ragweed pollen season to last three weeks longer than it used to.1 And if fall’s pollen counts are anything like this past spring’s—where daily ragweed pollen counts were 32 times higher than normal—we may…
When Should I Begin to Take Allergy Precautions Where I Live?
Different allergens peak in different seasons and preparations can be taken to feel your best during the allergy season that affects you most. Salem is not different and is a hotspot for seasonal allergies. More than 100 million people experience allergy symptoms each year, so understanding the local allergens and preparing for them can make…
How Bad Are Allergens Where I Live?
Living somewhere with beautiful outdoor activities can provide triggers for many allergy sufferers, and nearly 100 million people in the U.S. suffer from them. As spring blooms and pollen fills the air, residents often find themselves battling itchy eyes, sneezing fits and congestion. How bad are allergens where you live, and how can you find…
What To Know About Pollen Where I Live
As your city blossoms with foliage and blooms, pollen becomes an unavoidable part of daily life, triggering sneezing fits and itchy eyes. More than 100 million people experience allergies in the U.S. each year. Understanding pollen counts and levels where you live can help you manage your environmental allergy symptoms triggered by pollen. Salem’s temperate…
What to Know About Hay Fever
Hay fever, also known as allergic rhinitis, is a common impact of environmental allergies and affects approximately 81 million people in the U.S. each year. As your city blooms with its lush landscapes and diverse plant life, many are left struggling with the symptoms of this seasonal affliction. Understanding the common causes, peak seasons and…
Tips To Spring Clean Allergies Out of Your Life
As the sun casts its warm glow and nature begins to bloom, it’s natural to start envisioning your spring to-do list. Amidst plans for outdoor adventures and leisurely afternoons by Walter Wirth Lake, consider incorporating allergy-friendly cleaning tasks into your agenda. How Common Are Allergies? More than 100 million people in the U.S. experience allergies…
What Role Does Vitamin C Play in Allergy Symptoms
Vitamin C has long been celebrated as a cornerstone of holistic health and wellness practices. Abundantly present in fruits and vegetables, vitamin C serves many benefits, including: One less discussed benefit of vitamin C is its potential to positively impact your allergy symptoms. Let’s delve into this vitamin’s influence on allergies and strategies for ensuring…
Climate Change Hurts Allergy Sufferers
Each year, does it seem like your eyes are getting itchier? Is your nose runnier? Maybe your sinuses are getting stuffier, too? If so, you’re not just imagining things. Recent research has found that the pollen season is growing longer and more severe due to climate change. Longer Growing Season Increases Airborne Pollen Climate change…
Is It Summer Allergies or a Cold?
While the World Health Organization may have officially declared the global COVID pandemic over last May, summer colds aren’t going anywhere. This common illness could affect even more people now that the mask-wearing and social distancing that helped slow their spread in recent years has ceased. Getting sick during summer allergy season can make it…
How Can You Manage Your Allergies This Spring?
As spring emerges, so do the budding flowers, the pitter-patter of heavy rains and those long-missed sunny days that hid away over the winter months. Yet, amid the joys of spring, allergies may arrive to put a damper on your fun. With the arrival of spring pollen, allergy management becomes crucial to enjoying this season…
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