{"id":1047,"date":"2022-04-07T16:17:58","date_gmt":"2022-04-07T16:17:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/prd-www.mccdn.io\/vitals\/?p=1047"},"modified":"2026-03-12T20:35:30","modified_gmt":"2026-03-12T20:35:30","slug":"how-to-prepare-for-allergy-season","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/updates-www.mccdn.io\/vitals\/how-to-prepare-for-allergy-season\/","title":{"rendered":"How to prepare for allergy season","gt_translate_keys":[{"key":"rendered","format":"text"}]},"content":{"rendered":"

Spring means sunny days, blossoming trees and colorful flower buds, but for many it can also mean seasonal allergies<\/a>.<\/p>\n

These allergies often begin in February or March and last through early summer, though a variety of factors \u2014 including precipitation levels, mild winter temperatures and climate \u2014 can extend the allergy season well into the fall.<\/p>\n

Seasonal allergies are often a result of pollen from trees, grasses and weeds. These plants release pollen into the air to fertilize other plants, but the pollen often enters our nasal passageways, which can trigger our bodies\u2019 defenses. Our immune system may see the pollen as a danger, thus unleashing antibodies to attack the pollen; this leads to chemicals called histamines being released into our blood. Histamines trigger common allergy symptoms like runny nose, itchy eyes, coughing and other uncomfortable reactions.<\/p>\n

If you find yourself sniffling, sneezing and itching your way through spring and summer, you may dread all the great outdoor activities in our region. Luckily, there are many easy ways to reduce your exposure to allergy triggers:<\/p>\n