With spring in full swing around most of the country, that means an increase in seasonal allergies. What’s the best way to get spring allergy relief?
Springtime brings warmer temperatures and blooming trees. But, for close to 1 in 3 Americans, it also brings annoying seasonal allergies.
Dr. Alexei Gonzalez Estrada, a Mayo Clinic allergy specialist, says there are steps you can take to protect yourself. He says the telltale signs of allergies are easy to spot.
“Itchy, watery eyes; itchy, watery nose; nasal congestion,” he says.
And pollen is the most common culprit.
“Pollen affects people in the springtime because that’s when trees are pollinating. And that pollen flies miles and miles around the area,” Gonzalez Estrada says. “And it’s such a small particle that goes through your nose, and it affects your upper airway.”