We are seeing people walking into Doctors Express Danbury with seasonal allergies earlier than usual this year.
Why?
Allergy sufferers are expected to be have a worse season this year due to this pasts winter’s extreme weather. The ‘polar vortex’ continues its’ effect into the spring. As the massive amounts of snow we got melted, more moisture than usual has been produced and subsequently, we are seeing more pollen and mold, which form mold spores .
You may be wondering ‘Is it allergies or is it a cold’, as often symptoms overlap.
Typically, allergy symptoms include itchy, watery eyes, runny nose, sneezing, and fatigue. Symptoms can linger for weeks and sometimes months.
Cold symptoms often include all of the allergy symptoms listed above but also can include a low grade fever, and symptoms don’t often last as long as with allergies.
What can be done to prevent seasonal allergies from taking over your life? A number of things. Watch our Medical Minute to find out.
If you’re feeling allergy symptoms and need a doctors care, please don’t hesitate to come into Doctors Express for an evaluation and treatment.