As we've reported previously in this blog, many parts of the United States are being hit with longer-than-usual allergy seasons and high pollen counts. These factors combined are causing more severe reactions than in years past.
Individuals who live in Minnesota have been able to benefit from a more delayed start to their allergy season than other areas of the country, as the frigid and snowy spring has slowed pollination. However, allergy specialist Dr. James Lakin explained to local affiliate FOX 9 News that as allergy season begins to get underway in the Land of 10,000 Lakes, symptoms are expected to be notably strong.
"You can only buy off Mother Nature for so long," Dr. Lakin said, when referring to the uncharacteristically cool spring temperatures in Minnesota over the past couple months. "I'm afraid what we are starting to see is a much more intense pollination that is occurring."
People are already starting to notice the effects. Sarah Maderich, a resident of the Burnsville area, told the source that the symptoms she has been experiencing for the past week have been "worse than ever."
With this information in mind, it's a good idea for allergy sufferers in Minnesota and other areas of the country that are being hit particularly hard to do whatever they can to minimize their symptoms. In addition to seeing a specialist and taking any prescribed medications, you may want to consider investing in a whole house air purifier removes allergens directly from the air and ensure that you are comfortable in your own home.
