{"id":2067,"date":"2020-11-13T18:32:28","date_gmt":"2020-11-13T23:32:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.entofga.com\/?p=2067"},"modified":"2024-03-29T16:38:07","modified_gmt":"2024-03-29T20:38:07","slug":"beware-of-ragweed-a-common-fall-allergy-culprit","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.entofga.com\/beware-of-ragweed-a-common-fall-allergy-culprit\/","title":{"rendered":"Beware of Ragweed, a Common Fall Allergy Culprit"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

If you’ve experienced allergy symptoms even though it\u2019s the middle of fall, you\u2019re not alone. There\u2019s even one cause that might stand out more than some of the other outliers: ragweed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Knowing the Signs<\/h2>\n\n\n
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Like many common allergens, ragweed can lead to sneezing, runny nose and itchy eyes, in addition to triggering asthma flares. This is due to a reaction from the plant\u2019s pollen releasing into the air.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ragweed allergies can peak between August and October<\/a>, but might even last a bit longer depending on the weather. The plants are most common in the Midwest and Eastern states but can still pop up everywhere else, including in the greater Atlanta area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Other Common Allergens<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In the Atlanta area, most other sources of pollen include hardwood trees, in addition to oaks, willows, pines, sycamores, beeches, grass and weeds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Unfortunately, living in the South also means longer allergy seasons: people who live in areas with a shorter allergy season are only exposed to the first phase of pollen, called the \u201cpriming effect,\u201d which typically causes runny nose and congestion<\/a>. But in regions where the season is prolonged, we get the priming effect plus a second blast of pollen, leading to longer and more severe symptoms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019re ready to seek treatment for your allergies or learn more about how we can help, call the experts at ENT of Georgia today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Learn More About Allergies<\/h2>\n\n\n\n