Spring is a most welcomed occasion as warm temperatures begin to grace us with their presence and we can start to leave our jackets, coats and sweaters in the closet. For those of us who suffer from allergies, this time of year can feel a little bitter sweet. The pollen that is floating around in the air can be the cause of asthma, watery eyes, itchy throats and endless sneezing. Pollen is a very fine powder that comes from trees, grasses, flowers and weeds. The wind and birds will carry this pollen from one plant to another to fertilize. When we inhale this pollen we are subjected to a slew of allergy symptoms that can be very difficult to combat.
Many local weather stations will post updated pollen count levels along with the daily weather forecast. For your convenience, we have a link to the daily pollen count on our website! A pollen count gives the number of grains of pollen in a certain amount of air during a set time period. The pollen is measured for specific plants like grasses, oak trees, cottonwood trees and other types of vegetation that are responsible for releasing large amounts of pollen. Pollen counts continue to change in regards to what the weather is like and what time of day it is. Pollen counts tend to be higher on days that are warmer in temperature and when a breeze is present. When the pollen count is high, your allergies can be sent into a tail spin. If you are experiencing difficulties with allergies this spring, contact ENT Specialists today.
Pollen that floats around in the air enters into your nose and throat. This will often result in watery eyes, itchy throat and constant sneezing; especially for those who are allergic to pollen or suffer from a respiratory condition like asthma. If you are not sure whether you are allergic to pollen or not, consider the following common pollen allergy symptoms; sneezing, runny nose, stuffy nose, itchy throat, itchiness on the inside of your ears, hives, swollen eyelids, itchy eyes, weepy eyes, coughing, wheezing and trouble breathing. These are all common signs that indicate you have a pollen allergy. When most people experience problems with pollen allergies, they go to an over the counter solution but these are not always effective and leave you feeling frustrated when they fail to relieve your symptoms.
If you are having a difficult time with pollen allergies this early spring or any time of year, contact ENT Specialists today to assist you in breathing easier and getting back to a healthy and happy springtime.
