The divide between spring and summer is never clear-cut. A week of t-shirt weather may be suddenly interrupted by another week of rain; temperatures can vary wildly from day to day, sometimes even hour to hour. This fuzziness between the seasons extends to allergies as well, and you may swing from a low-symptom week to a miserable one with little warning. With all the variability in the air, should you wait it out or book a follow-up appointment with your allergist?
Getting a Head Start on Summer Allergens
Every season has its specific allergens to contend with. Spring mostly sees the rise of tree pollen with some early flowers in there, whereas summer is characterized by grass pollen and even more flowers.
If you have a grass pollen allergy or another allergy that reveals its worst symptoms during the height of summer, you can get a head start on the season by booking a follow-up now. We especially recommend this if you’ve been experiencing more symptoms in the spring than you usually do; that could signal a rough allergy summer. Come visit us before the summer hits to fine-tune your allergy treatment plan.
Preparing for a Trip
Summer is a fantastic time for traveling, but many people experience worse allergy symptoms when they travel somewhere new due to the exposure to new allergens and climates. If you have a fun vacation planned for this summer, consider stopping by to see us before you go. We can top off any prescriptions you may need or, if necessary, arrange for how you’ll continue taking your allergy shots at your new location.
Consider Last Year
Think back to last summer: did you have a particularly bad year for allergies? If so, don’t discount the possibility that this year could be just as bad, as continuing climate change will persist in changing and, in some cases, worsening the allergy landscape.
Get a head start on a bad year now by checking in with your allergist. Maybe now is the time to begin the long-term treatment you’ve been putting off.
You Don’t Know What You’re Allergic To
All of the tips above assume, to some degree, that you’ve visited us before and had an allergy test. Knowing exactly what allergens trigger your symptoms is powerful knowledge for staying ahead of and treating symptoms. If that doesn’t describe you, then now is a great time to get the ball rolling and visit an allergist to determine what exactly you’re allergic to.
To schedule an appointment, call Willamette ENT & Facial Plastic Surgery today. We want to prepare you for a productive and fun summer with minimal worries about sneezes ruining your plans.
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