For many Florida residents, allergy season can be the most difficult time of the year to get through. While Florida is not subject to freezing temperatures, allergens are prevalent due to routine seasonal droughts in combination with warm, dry weather.
When Is Allergy Season in Florida?
Usually, allergies come and go with the seasons due to sprouting plants and pollen in the air. Spring tends to be the worst season for allergy sufferers as flowers and plants are coming back to life after a long winter.
In Florida, though, allergy season lasts approximately ten months of out of the entire year. Since the weather is warm year round, flowers and plants bloom and produce allergens prolonged periods of time.
What Causes Allergies in Florida?
The main cause of allergies in Florida is ragweed, as long summers lead to allergies due to foliage having the optimal weather to grow.
Apart from allergies to plants, mold is the second largest cause of seasonal allergies in Florida during the fall season. Mold allergies are unlike pollen allergies because when the temperature drops, mold simply becomes benign (instead of dying). Where there are humid and moist conditions, you can count on mold thriving as it is the perfect environment for it to grow. If you are sensitive to allergies, ensure that you never leave water standing, and try to make your home as dry as possible.
Signs That You May Have Seasonal Allergies
Ragweed Allergy Symptoms
- Congestion
- Fatigue
- Runny nose
- Itchy eyes
- Watery eyes
- Itchy throat
Mold Allergy Symptoms:
- Hives
- Swollen eyes
- Sneezing
- Itchy eyes
How To Reduce Allergy Symptoms
- Limit your time outdoors during the day, and opt to only go outdoors in the evening as pollen counts are substantially lower come nightfall
- Wear a mask if you intend on mowing the lawn or partaking in garden work
- Do not plant flowers that will flower, as the pollen in them will make you ultra sensitive to their allergies
- Clean your HVAC system on a regular and consistent basis as the filter can collect a plethora of allergy-causing agents
Contact Florida ENT & Allergy
At Florida ENT & Allergy, we provide advanced allergy testing and treatment services throughout the Tampa area. Contact us today at 813-879-8045 to schedule an appointment today.