Tips on surviving allergy season in Alabama
Pollen count numbers for the Montgomery area are very high and will remain that way for the next few weeks. But with some tips, you can avoid being miserable if allergies affect you.
The pollen count is a measure of the pollen density in the air. Right now, tree, grass and ragweed are the worst offenders.
Action 8 News spoke with Allergist Dr. Hugh Frazer, who has tips to help manage your allergic outbreaks.
He recommends showering after being outdoors to remove the pollen that has gotten on your clothes. Also, minimize indoor pollen by keeping your windows shut and using air conditioning or a HEPA air purifier to filter allergens.
You can also check the weather and learn when conditions, such as the wind, will increase pollen levels by blowing it in the air.
“We are definitely having longer, hotter seasons which leads to earlier pollen exposure and a greater amount as well, and then the longer, hotter seasons of course, you’re going to see more mold as well. If you are allergic to mold that’s a problem, too,” Dr. Frazer said.
He says he sees at least 25 patients a day that have been affected by these high pollen counts and related allergic reactions.
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