Spring Allergies Are Here: Learn How to Outsmart the Common Symptoms

As the flowers begin to bloom, people across the country are rejoicing. Some areas of the country are seeing the ice melt and loving the warmer days. They might wonder, doesn’t everyone love spring? Those with allergies know that spring might be pretty, but it can bring serious allergy symptoms too. Keep reading to learn what you can do to outsmart those allergies, and contact Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology Medical Group at 805-658-9500 to talk to an allergy expert.

Know When Your Allergies Are About to Get Out of Control

Many people do not know the specific type of allergy they are experiencing. They associate them with a certain season but could move to another area and find that their allergies are entirely different. Why? Because there are three pollen seasons in the United States, and each of them has peak pollen at different times.

It is important to know when your allergens are going to spring up so that you can be prepared. The first step is an allergy test so that you will what you are allergic to. For example, do you have a grass allergy or a pollen allergy? These can come at different times and with different symptoms.

Ragweed is the Big One to Watch Out For

Without question, the number one seasonal allergy offender is ragweed. The good news is that it does not grow west of the Rocky Mountains, so those of us in California do not have to worry about it. However, in the Midwest and East, it makes up about 20% of all allergy symptoms in late summer.

Write Down Your Symptoms

If you have already started experiencing allergies this spring, start writing down when you experience them and what the symptoms are. Do you notice that your allergies are worse at night or during the day? Are they worse after a walk to the dog park, or does staying inside for long periods of time make them worse?

The more information you can gather on what and when you experience symptoms, the easier it is to diagnose you with the specific allergy you are dealing with.

Get Treatment from an Allergist

You do not have to simply suffer from allergies. Working with a local allergist is often the best way to reduce your allergies. By using allergy shots, prescription medication, and other treatment options, we can help treat your symptoms so you can live more comfortably.

Your next step is to contact Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology Medical Group at 805-658-9500 for help. We can set you up with an appointment and get you tested, so we know what your allergies are. We will then create a comprehensive treatment plan to help you live your best life. Call now so we can get started.