But now in my 40s, I seem to get allergy symptoms during the spring and summer. Is it possible to develop allergies as an adult? Should I get tested? If so, what do allergy tests involve? ANSWER: You can develop allergies later in life, and there is definitely value in getting tested to see if your symptoms are due to allergies.
In , the New York Times reported on the extreme blankets of pollen that hit North Carolina; Georgia and Chicago also faced especially aggressive allergy seasons too. Say, for instance, you never had pets growing up. Wear a NIOSH-rated 95 filter mask when mowing the lawn or doing other chores outdoors, and take appropriate medication beforehand.
There’s no contesting that allergy season is annoying AF. Inthe New York Times reported on the extreme blankets of pollen that hit North Carolina; Georgia and Chicago also faced especially aggressive allergy seasons too. Gluten- dairy- or nut-free: Specialized diets are common. How did that happen?
There’s no contesting that allergy season is annoying AF. And if it feels like your allergies have gotten worse the last few years, you’re not wrong. After a consistent increase in the intensity and length of allergy season over the last several years you can blame climate change, allergy season will likely be worse than usual or potentially the most intense and longest yet if the trend continues. Whomp, whomp. Allergy symptoms —those watery eyes and stuffy nose, along with sneezing fits, coughing, wheezing, and hive- or eczema-like rashes—happen when your immune system essentially freaks out over an otherwise harmless substance like pollen. Delightful, huh? But even if the above symptoms sound all too familiar, there is good news: You can fight back against allergies—and the sooner you get started the better.