Finding Information on the American Academy of Allergy Asthma and Immunology
It’s almost that time of year again. The time of year when summer fun in the sun turns into the sneezing, runny nose and itchy eyes that are triggered by Fall allergy season. According to an article from the American Academy of Allergy Asthma and Immunology (AAAAI) Fall allergy season now extends longer than usual. Fall allergy symptoms used to start around the 15th of August and last up until the end of September. However, today there has been an increasing trend for Fall allergy symptoms to start in early August and last all the way until the end of October. The AAAAI article explains that the rising temperatures and higher carbon dioxide levels may be to blame for this extension. These two factors allow for longer growth time of allergen producing plants, primarily the ragweed plant. Although the ragweed plant only grows during one season, millions of people suffer from allergy related symptoms from high amounts of it in the air. It’s estimated that a single ragweed plant can generate up to 1 billion pollen grains. Unfortunately, there is no cure to deal with allergies, such as the ragweed plant, but there are ways to manage the symptoms. There are over the counter medicines and treatment methods available. In the case of extreme allergy symptoms, it’s best to consult your doctor or allergist to find the best treatment methods available. Don’t let the extended allergy season bring you down, but learn to manage the symptoms and live a happier and healthier life.