{"id":8866,"date":"2021-06-25T15:25:00","date_gmt":"2021-06-25T22:25:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/entsalem.com\/?p=8866"},"modified":"2021-06-28T15:36:38","modified_gmt":"2021-06-28T22:36:38","slug":"summer-allergies-how-to-handle-them","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/entsalem.com\/summer-allergies-how-to-handle-them\/","title":{"rendered":"Summer Allergies & How to Handle Them"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

If you experience itchy, watery eyes, congestion, sneezing or a rash during the summer months, there\u2019s a solid chance you have summer allergies. Below we review what causes summer allergies<\/a> and what you can do to handle them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Causes of Summer Allergies<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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The main causes of summer allergies are pollen, smog, mold, dust mites and insect bites.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pollen<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

If your allergy symptoms occur after visiting Minto-Brown Island Park<\/a>, you\u2019re likely reacting to pollen<\/a>. While tree pollen starts in the early spring and ends in June, grasses and weeds continue to pollenate throughout the summer months.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Smog<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Air pollution can exacerbate allergy symptoms. Strong sunlight and calm winds create the perfect storm for ozone clouds to form around cities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mold<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Mold thrives in warm, damp environments. Indoors, it tends to form in bathrooms, kitchens and basements; outdoors, it prefers piles of yard debris like grass and leaves.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dust Mites<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

These arachnids are microscopic and thrive in bedding and carpets. While they can cause allergy symptoms year-round, they peak in the summer months.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Insect Bites<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Stings from bees, wasps, yellow jackets, hornets, fire ants and other insects can all cause allergic reactions. For some, these reactions can be life-threatening.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Managing Summer Allergies<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The best way to prevent summer allergy symptoms is to avoid allergens as much as possible. There are other management options available for when this is not possible or practical.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tips for Practicing Avoidance<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

In order to reduce exposure to allergens<\/a>, we recommend:<\/p>\n\n\n\n