The hay fever season which ironically has nothing to do with either hay or fever is upon us.
Over 35 million Americans suffer from hay fever each year, and according to experts, this season is shaping up to be one of the worst.
We hay fever sufferers are about to be subjected to itching and watery eyes, stuffy noses, skin reactions, and other allergic reactions as high pollen counts invade the country sides and city blocks of America.
Hay fever or as I affectionately call it, “seasonal allergic rhinitis” is triggered by tree allergens such as pollens or molds.
The allergen triggers the release of histamine into the body which causes inflammation in the nose leading to the common symptoms of watery eyes, congestion, and sneezing.
So how do we allergy sufferers get through the season?
One – Make it a habit to monitor the pollen counts in your area. The National Allergy Bureau (NAB) has over 70 pollen counting stations throughout the nation. To view the pollen and mold counts for your area, go to the NAB website at http://www.aaaai.org/nab/index.cfm?p=pollen
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