This dry summer has affected a lot of different aspects surrounding our lives.  It has hurt corn production, watering our lawns, how hydrated our pets are, and even the maintenance of our dirt roads.  But did you know that the dryness will be also affecting people’s allergies?

“I think that you will notice that your symptoms will start earlier.  The other thing with the dryness that we’ve had, the winds tend to pick up the pollen a little bit easier too and blow it around” says registered nurse Sally Swenson with the Dallas County Hospital.

And with the official start to Ragweed season starting on the 15th, Swenson also offers a tip on cutting down on pollen exposure.

“The pollens are released early in the morning.  So if you are out between 5:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m., those are probably peak times for pollen release.  You might be a little bit better off if you wait later in the day to do your outdoor activities” says Swenson

Some other suggestions that allergy sufferers can take include: keeping your car windows closed while traveling, showering after being outside, not hanging laundry outside, and cleaning your AC filters at least once a month.

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