Westfield Health Bulletin: Spring allergies nearly ready for full bloom

Westfield Health Bulletin: Spring allergies nearly ready for full bloom

Itchy eyes, runny nose, sneezing — as sure a sign of spring as St. Patrick’s Day parade, Easter egg hunts, Passover and the blossoming of trees, grasses and flowers. As respiratory viruses wane, allergy symptoms worsen. If you feel your symptoms are getting worse and it seems your medication regimen is not working, you are not imagining it. Research shows that spring allergies are getting worse. They are starting earlier and are more severe.

How should people treat spring allergies?

Spring allergy protection: what to do now Spring allergies can flare with runny noses, itchy eyes and frequent sneezing as pollen counts rise. The practical takeaway from recent coverage is that effective relief usually comes from pairing prevention with the right medications—rather than waiting…