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Allergy Season Begins
by Veronica Smith, Public Relations Intern, Hamilton County Department of Environmental Services
Do you find yourself sneezing, coughing and scratching your eyes during this time of year? If these symptoms last longer than 7 days you could have allergies, a condition that more than 35 million Americans suffer from. Most of these allergies are caused from pollen and mold which can develop inside and outside of the home. Pollen is spread through trees, grasses and plants and the wind can carry pollen for hundreds of miles. To help in reducing allergy related symptoms try the following:
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Avoid areas with freshly cut grass
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Minimize outdoor activity between 5 a.m. and 10 a.m.
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Close windows and use an air conditioner to reduce the amount of allergens entering your home
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Avoid activities such as raking leaves, moving the lawn and working with compost when feeling reactive
For more information on how to track pollen and mold counts and reduce your allergy symptoms call the Pollen and Mold Hotline at 946- 7753 or visit
www.hcdoes.org. Be sure to follow HCDOES on
Twitter and
Facebook.
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