Love Fall? Me Too. But Our Noses Might Not
It’s officially fall here in the Evansville area! Cooler temperatures, football, bonfires, changing leaves and, unfortunately, ragweed. If you’ve been sneezing, rubbing your itchy eyes or wondering why your nose suddenly has a mind of its own, ragweed could be the culprit.
There’s a Little Weed That Packs a Big Punch
Ragweed may not look like much, but don’t let its size fool you. One ragweed plant can release millions of pollen grains, and that pollen is light enough to travel for miles on the wind. So even if you don’t have ragweed growing in your backyard, you can still feel its effects.
Sneezing Your Way Through Fall?
For people with seasonal allergies, ragweed can mean a whole lot of sneezing, congestion, runny noses, itchy or watery eyes and that lovely feeling of having a cold that just won’t go away.
And the timing can be especially frustrating. You finally get that beautiful fall weather you’ve been waiting for and your sinuses say, “Absolutely not!”
A Few Ways to Fight Back
If ragweed is giving you trouble, there are a few simple things that may help. Keep your windows closed when pollen counts are high, shower and change clothes after spending time outdoors, and check the local pollen forecast before heading outside.
Enjoy The Fall… Just Maybe From Inside
So, if you’re spending October sneezing your way through Evansville, you’re definitely not alone. Ragweed is one of the biggest allergy triggers this time of year…