“Springtime is easily the worst season when it comes to allergies. Which pollens are prevalent differs from province to province but the first seasonal allergy to pop up is tree pollen which could start as early as March,” Dr. David Fischer, allergist
Aaaaachoooooo!!
Stuffy nose? Itchy, watery eyes? Sneezing? Itchy ears? Do these symptoms sound familiar? You might be one of the 10 million people in Canada who suffer from seasonal allergies.
Well, what can you do besides avoid the great outdoors? The first step, is to talk to a doctor or pharmacist about medications that may help with your symptoms. The best defense is an offence, so don’t give your allergies a chance to cause you difficulty.
Knowing that pollen counts are highest in the early morning, from about 5:00 am until about 10:00 am, means that you can try to schedule your outdoor time later on on the day. You can also be sure to keep your car windows closed while you drive. At home, try to keep your house windows closed. This is easiest if you have air conditioning. If it gets too hot, now is the time to enjoy your basement! It’s also a good rule to let someone else mow your lawn! See, seasonal allergies have some positives.
