IN FULL BLOOM. SEASONAL ALLERGIES CAN CHANGE THROUGHOUT THE COURSE OF SOMEONE’S LIFE. SO HOW YOU REACTED TO A PARTICULAR TYPE OF POLLEN IN THE PAST DOESN’T NECESSARILY DICTATE HOW YOU’LL REACT IN THE FUTURE. THIS IS ESPECIALLY IMPORTANT TO CONSIDER WITH CHILDREN. SEASONAL ALLERGIES AFFECTS OVER 80 MILLION AMERICANS. THE KEY THINGS TO REDUCE THEM. TAKE YOUR ANTIHISTAMINES PROACTIVELY. THAT MEANS WEEKS BEFORE YOU THINK YOUR ALLERGIES ARE GOING TO BE TRIGGERED, KEEP INDOOR AIR CLEAN AIR CONDITIONING, AIR PURIFIER. CHANGE THE FILTERS. CLOSE THE WINDOWS. KEEP POLLEN OUTDOORS. WHEN YOU GO INDOORS, CHANGE YOUR CLOTHES. SHOWER. GET THE POLLEN OUT OF YOUR HAIR AND KNOW YOUR KNOW THE POLLEN COUNTS. ON DAYS WHEN THE POLLEN COUNT IS HIGH, YOU’LL WANT TO LIMIT OUTDOOR ACTIVITY. KEEP IN MIND THE POLLEN COUNT TYPICALLY IS HIGHER IN THE MORNING, BUT BY FAR THE BEST TIME TO GET OUTSIDE IS RIGHT AFTER A GOOD SOAKING RAIN. IF YOU’RE STILL SUFFERING EVEN AFTER FOLLOWING ALL OF THESE MEASURES, DOCTOR ELLERIN SUGGESTS CONSULTING AN ALLERGIST. NOW, AS MIKE WANKUM WAS JUST TALKING ABOUT OUR NEXT WIDESPREAD GOOD SOAKING RAIN REALLY ISN’T UNTIL FRIDAY, SO THAT MEANS FOR THE REST OF THE WEEK, YOU MIGHT WANT TO KEEP THE TISSUES NEARBY.
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High tree pollen levels trigger allergy surge in Massachusetts this week
Tree pollen levels have reached high levels this week in Massachusetts, causing many to suffer from allergy symptoms and prompting experts to advise proactive measures.Seasonal allergies can change throughout a person's life, meaning past reactions to pollen may not predict future responses, especially in children."Seasonal allergies affect over 80 million Americans. To reduce them, take your antihistamines proactively. That means taking them weeks before you think your allergies are going to be triggered," said Dr. Todd Ellerin of South Shore Health.On days with high pollen counts, limiting outdoor activity is recommended. "Keep indoor air cleaned, air conditioning, air purifiers, change the filters, close the windows. Keep pollen outdoors. Change your clothes, shower, get the pollen out of your hair, and know the pollen counts," Ellerin said.Pollen counts are typically higher in the morning, but the best time to be outside is right after a good soaking rain.If symptoms persist despite these measures, Ellerin suggests consulting an allergist. With the next widespread soaking rain not expected until Friday, many may need to keep tissues handy throughout the week.
BOSTON —
Tree pollen levels have reached high levels this week in Massachusetts, causing many to suffer from allergy symptoms and prompting experts to advise proactive measures.
Seasonal allergies can change throughout a person's life, meaning past reactions to pollen may not predict future responses, especially in children.
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"Seasonal allergies affect over 80 million Americans. To reduce them, take your antihistamines proactively. That means taking them weeks before you think your allergies are going to be triggered," said Dr. Todd Ellerin of South Shore Health.
On days with high pollen counts, limiting outdoor activity is recommended.
"Keep indoor air cleaned, air conditioning, air purifiers, change the filters, close the windows. Keep pollen outdoors. Change your clothes, shower, get the pollen out of your hair, and know the pollen counts," Ellerin said.
Pollen counts are typically higher in the morning, but the best time to be outside is right after a good soaking rain.
If symptoms persist despite these measures, Ellerin suggests consulting an allergist. With the next widespread soaking rain not expected until Friday, many may need to keep tissues handy throughout the week.
