What Is A Pollen Vortex?
First A Winter Vortex…Now A “Pollen Vortex?”
Share the post
Share this link via
Or copy link
If you’re like most people, you fought hard to survive this winter’s polar vortex.
Unfortunately, it’s not over yet.
According to HealthDay, allergy experts say that because the long and brutal winter kept trees dormant for longer than usual, tree pollen season will overlap with grass pollen and mold seasons this year, creating a “pollen vortex.”
Translation: People who suffer from environmental allergies may be about to suffer more than usual.
Thankfully, experts noted that there may be some new relief options: New oral allergy immunotherapy medication for grass and ragweed pollens was approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration last week. These pills offer an alternative to allergy shots.
While it’s too late to get protection for grass pollen this season, doctors say you can still start immunotherapy for ragweed.
Other Ways To Control Allergies
Medications is important. But so is controlling your environment:
- Use your air conditioner instead of opening windows to keep pollen out of your home and car
- Clean air conditioner filters
- If possible, take a shower before bed to better clean off pollen from your hair and body
- Bath pets regularly if they spend time outside
First A Winter Vortex…Now A “Pollen Vortex?” was originally published on elev8.com