{"id":1280,"date":"2020-02-21T13:01:00","date_gmt":"2020-02-21T18:01:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hamptonroadsent.com\/?p=1280"},"modified":"2020-11-13T12:05:19","modified_gmt":"2020-11-13T17:05:19","slug":"when-winter-is-mild-start-your-allergy-routine-early","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hamptonroadsent.com\/when-winter-is-mild-start-your-allergy-routine-early\/","title":{"rendered":"When Winter Is Mild, Start Your Allergy Routine Early"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Whether\nthe weather is warm or not, allergy season is fast approaching, and for many,\nit\u2019s already here. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are lots of factors that can affect the\nseverity of an allergy season. The weather throughout the rest of the year,\nespecially during the winter, can have a major impact on the production of\nallergens. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

How Does Winter Affect Allergy Season? <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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\u201cMilder winters are continuing to affect spring allergies. Trees are able to pollinate earlier and for longer periods, extending the allergy season by several weeks,\u201d explained Kenneth Mendez<\/a>, president and CEO of the Asthma<\/a> and Allergy Foundation of America.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This winter has been the mildest one on record<\/a> in the contiguous U.S., according to The Weather Channel, meaning plants have already begun to pollinate and allergies have started for many. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

On the flip side, long winters can also impact\nallergy season, because when trees bloom later, they tend to release pollen in\na sudden influx. Accuweather predicts this will be the case for the Midwest and\nNortheast. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Which Pollens Are in the Air? <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Tree pollen is the first allergen<\/a> of spring; it typically begins at the end of February\/early March and lasts through the end of June, with peak pollen counts during May. Grass pollens become active in the late spring\/early summer, and weed pollen is at its worst in the fall. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Climate change affects the seasons, and therefore\nallergy season, and pollen levels appear to be rising worldwide. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

How Can I Prevent Allergens from Entering My Home? <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The best way to prevent allergies is to keep your\nhome allergen-free. Some strategies include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n