LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — There’s lots to sneeze at right here in Southern Nevada, and sure pollen counts are increased throughout these summer season months.
Summer time allergy symptoms have a tendency to start in June and finish in September, with signs peaking in June and July.
Ryane Bates is making an attempt to get a deal with on her allergy symptoms after experiencing signs final week.
“About 3:45 a.m., I woke up in a sneezing fit, and I got up and was up for about 40 minutes or so,” Bates mentioned. “I was blowing my nose, taking Claritin.”
Bates mentioned she initially thought it was a chilly she had caught from her daughter, however then observed the lingering allergy signs.
“The only thing that has helped so far has been the Afrin, the nasal spray. I’ve been taking the Claritin every day, and I don’t feel like it’s helping as much as it use to over the past week, but the Afrin has been helping,” Bates added.
Dr. Jason Bellak, a doctor on the Allergy and Bronchial asthma Heart, mentioned these signs are typical throughout this time of 12 months.
“As the heat goes up, that affects the respiratory tract by drying things out, making the mucus thicker,” Dr. Bellak acknowledged.
Dr. Bellak mentioned sizzling temperatures like these are linked to extra blooming vegetation releasing extra pollen within the air, which suggests longer and extreme allergy seasons.
So, how have you learnt you probably have a chilly or you probably have allergy symptoms?
“In general, if you’re having allergies, there should be some type of itching component. The discharge or runny nose should be clear. You shouldn’t have fevers, those will be all more symptoms of well fevers at least, and off colored drainage would be symptoms of a cold,” Dr. Bellak defined.
“This year we’re seeing some late springtime colds, and that’s another point when the temperatures fluctuate, people start spending more time indoors. That increases the spread of viruses.”
Dr. Bellak mentioned whereas this pollen season will not be as unhealthy as years previous, it is nonetheless very excessive, so it is very important preserve your allergy medicines readily available and put together for all seasons.
He additionally mentioned it is very important bathe and rinse off your pores and skin if you come dwelling to eliminate any out of doors pollen.
