Allergy Season, 2012

March 14th, 2012

This winter was particularly mild in New York and other parts of the country.  While many people were happy about this (and snow skiiers were definitely not), I am concerned for the upcoming allergy season.  A mild winter means that many pollen-producing plants that would’ve been exposed to the cold and died are now still alive and able to reproduce earlier.  More plants blooming earlier means more pollen which means people with allergies and asthma are going to have an abnormally early and rough season.

My suggestion is to take action early.  If you have allergies, make sure you have a HEPA filter in your home and that you have replaced the filter in it.  Visit your primary care physician if you need to refill your allergy medication or maybe visit an allergist for possible desensitization injections.  During the spring, try not to open your windows during the dawn and dusk periods, as these generally are the times when pollen are more plentiful in the air.