IT’S SEPTEMBER!! AND THAT MEANS FALL ALLERGIES HAVE ARRIVED….
RAGWEED, MOLD & MILDEW and DUST MITES are the most common causes of fall allergies, which many of us may already be experiencing.
Ragweed is by far the #1 cause of fall misery. This common weed grows throughout the United States but is particularly common in rural parts of the East and Midwest. Even if you don’t live near ragweed, you can still be affected by it, as just one ragweed plant can produce up to one billion pollen grains in a given season. These pollen grains can travel quite far, which means you don’t have to live close to ragweed to feel its effects. Ragweed commonly blooms beginning in mid-August as the nights start to get longer. During this time, the ragweed starts to flower and produce pollen. The plant continues to flower until the first frost, which means you could be suffering from allergies for months, depending on where you live. An estimated 15 percent of Americans experience allergy symptoms from an allergy to ragweed, which means those people are in for a long autumn if no treatment is used. AND up to 75 percent of people who experience allergies in the spring are also allergic to ragweed, which means they will have symptoms in both spring and fall.
Mold and mildew are other common fall allergens. While mold and mildew can be present year-round, particularly in indoor areas, they often become worse in the fall due to the presence of damp fallen leaves raked into compost piles or left to litter the ground. Mold and mildew are attracted to moist, warm areas, and while the weather cools off in the fall, these compost piles and leaf piles generate heat. As a result, mold and mildew can release more spores and spread more rapidly in the fall before becoming dormant in the winter.
Another fall allergy culprit, dust mites. Many people think they are allergic to dust, but they’re actually allergic to dust mites. Dust mites are tiny insects that feed on the flakes of human skin that shed naturally throughout the day and are present in your home no matter how often you clean. These microscopic creatures are most commonly found in temperatures ranging from the high 60s to the mid-70s, which are common fall temperatures. They can also be found at room temperature, so they thrive year-round, although there may be an increase in dust mite populations during the fall. Dust mites die off when humidity dips below 70 percent and in extreme cold.
As leaves begin to fall and the nights become cooler, if you’re one of the millions who suffer from Spring allergies, like ME, then you’re likely to suffer from fall allergies too.
SO, KEEP READING & GET A JUMPSTART ON MANAGING YOUR FALL ALLERGIES AND YOU WILL BE ABLE TO ENJOY CAMPFIRES, CORN MAZES, PUMPKIN PATCHES AND ALL THAT WE LOVE ABOUT FALL!!
THINGS TO REMEMBER FOR MANAGING FALL ALLERGIES…
Be aware of the pollen count in your area, pollen counts are typically high during the hottest parts of the day - mid-morning through mid-afternoon.
Avoid going outside when the pollen count is high.
Wear a mask if you do go outside, and especially when raking leaves and cleaning leaves out of gutters during fall clean up.
Keep doors & windows closed and remove jackets and shoes immediately after coming in from outside to keep from tracking pollen all over your house.
Do not dry clothes outside.
Clean the air vents & filters now, before you turn on your heating system.
Use a dehumidifier to keep humidity low, especially in bathrooms & kitchens where mold & mildew can thrive.
Wash all bedding regularly in hot water, and vacuum & dust often to help control dust mites.
Treat your symptoms by using allergy medications like antihistamines, decongestants, or corticosteroids.
You may want to consider a more natural approach to help your body manage your allergies. This DYNAMIC DUO is a great place to start!
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