How to Deal with Allergies in the Summer

The sun is shining, the birds are chirping, and you can’t stop blowing you’re stuffy nose?? If you thought your allergies were going to disappear with the end of spring and the onset of summer, guess again! You may be cured of your runny nose, itchy eyes, and incessant sneezing, but the summer heat brings its own set of irritating allergies.

What are the differences between spring and summer allergies?

In the spring, the pollens from budding trees and grasses can be blamed for your typical allergy symptoms. Summer allergens, on the other hand, are caused largely by growing mold, which thrives in the humid environment. This leads to irritating symptoms, such as stuffy nose, mucous in the nose and throat, frequent headaches, breathing through the mouth rather than nose, plugged ears, itchy throat, as well as lack of sleep.

You may have also heard of the “summer cold.” Unlike the “winter cold,” this is not a viral infection. Allergen particles in the air can irritate and inflame the nose, causing allergic rhinitis.

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