Fall allergies can sneak up on you when your mind is full of pumpkins, bonfires, and turkey dinners. Seasonal allergies occur year round, and Fall is no exception. Read more about the most common fall allergies and what you can do to minimize symptoms this year.
Most Common Fall Allergies
Most Common Fall Allergies
Fall allergies can sneak up on you when your mind is full of pumpkins, bonfires, and turkey dinners. Seasonal allergies occur year round, and fall is no exception. Read more about the most common fall allergies and what you can do to minimize symptoms this year.
What Fall Allergens to Avoid
There are a few culprits behind fall allergies, including: Ragweed, Sagebrush, Goldenrods, and mold. Ragweed is the most common contributing plant to fall allergies. Ragweed pollen can travel through the air for hundreds of miles, meaning you don’t have to grow it in your own backyard to suffer the consequences. Ragweed is most commonly found in open lots and fields and in warmer, Southern regions can pollinate through the winter.
Many other fall plants, such as Goldenrods, are insect-pollenated instead of wind. These plants are not as worrisome as wind-pollinated plants such as Ragweed, but can still cause allergies in parts of the U.S. where they are found.
Mold seems to thrive in the fall and can be found on moist leaves, soil, and compost piles. Fall mold spores most commonly sprout after Ragweed has pollenated, but often dies after the first frost of winter. Mold is light and can easily be inhaled into the lungs.
How to Minimize Fall Allergy Symptoms
No one wants to stay indoors on a beautiful fall afternoon. That’s why AGC Pediatrics has compiled a list of tips and tricks that will minimize your fall allergy symptoms this year. Use the following guidelines to make this year’s allergies a breeze:
- Check the wind patterns for the day
- Use a face mask when outdoors
- Hire someone to rake and remove fallen leaves
- Wash hands and shower frequently to remove pollen
- Keep car and house windows closed
Visit AGC Pediatrics if Your Child Suffers From Fall Allergies
If the tips listed above are not enough and your child cannot find relief from fall allergies, visit the physicians at AGC Pediatrics. Call 706-625-5900 to schedule an appointment today.
