Have the case of the sniffles? You're not alone. Millions of other Americans are also sneezing and wheezing their way to work as they struggle to manage their seasonal allergies. For those confused as to why summer and fall allergies are still affecting them, they too are not alone.
There's still a good chance many northern parts of the nation are trying to fight off the last remnants of ragweed allergens, along with mold. Ragweed is an aggressive allergen that affects millions of people nationwide. The fact it's around so late shouldn't be too surprising considering that its season has actually lengthened by four weeks in the last 10 to 15 years likely due to global warming. Couple that with a rare El Nino which brings dry, warm weather and we can see why some folks are still dealing with seasonal allergies into late December.
Health experts, such as Dr. Charles Klucka from Florida, agree that the best way to manage allergies is to begin fighting them well before you start feeling symptoms.
"Because you don't want to take it when you have the symptoms and then try to stop the symptoms. It's better to take it on a preventative basis," he said.
If you're trying to fight allergies, you need to take a versatile approach. Purchase the correct allergy-fighting appliances and home equipment, and stay indoors between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m.
