Summer is often a time for people to enjoy, to plan vacations and to play on the beach. People wait in anticipation for the vacations to come and plan an adventurous trip. But for summer is not as fun as it should be. People, who get allergies in the summer season, have to be stay mostly indoors. Such allergies are often caused by triggers that are mostly active outdoors. Some common allergies are sneezing, nasal stuffiness, runny nose, itchy eyes and/or mouth, wheezing, coughing, tight feeling in the chest. To prevent getting affected, allergist often advises these people to stay indoors or covered if the allergen is identified. In this article, we will be discussing some common allergens that are mostly active in Summer Season.
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Pollens
Summer is the time for most of the grass or flower bearing plants to blossom. During this process they release small granule type articles called pollen. Pollens are the most common form of allergen. They can cause any type of allergy. They could affect eyes, throat, skin, etc. Skin and eye allergy are most common. People often advised to wear sunglasses or complete covering clothes.
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Mold
Towards the end of the summer season, you could find a break of certain types of mold. In certain regions of America, summer is the time for heavy rain. This causes several damp places outside and inside, leading to mold. Indoors, mold could start developing on nooks of ceiling, vents or attic. You have to make sure that there is no damp place in the house or and take immediate action against leaks. Apart from other allergies, mold could also trigger asthma, which could lead to a very uncomfortable situation. Allergist often suggest people to take care of their house and leaks in the house, and at the same time stay covered during rainy season.
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Seasonal Food
This is often related to pollen allergies, but instead of getting affected by pollens, some people get allergies by eating fruits or vegetables that are available during summers. Fruits like melons and apples are some of the common examples. These fruits often cause oral allergies which lead to itching, swelling, or tingling in the mouth. The best way to fight through these is to identify the allergen and to avoid eating it.
Like any other allergy, it is essential to identify the allergen. It’s not the season in general that is the reason of your allergies. There could be one specific allergen which can cause a lot of uneasiness. So, consult your nearest season allergy clinic and get a treatment prescribed.