Budding plants release pollen into the spring air. Depending on where you live, spring allergies can start as early as February! A rainy spring can also promote mold growth, leading to many months of symptoms.

You can use medicines to combat allergies, but many allergy medicines work best when they are in your system before you’re exposed to allergens like pollen. So start your medicines about two weeks before you expect symptoms.

Typical spring time allergy symptoms include:

• Clear runny nose
• Nasal congestion
• Itchy nose
• Itchy throat and post-nasal drip
• Crease across the top of the nose from constant wiping
• Excessive sneezing
• Dark circles under eyes
• Persistent cough, often rattling

Call Patient Choice Medical Care to schedule your allergy appointment today!