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If Your Allergies Are Driving You Crazy, You’re Not Alone
Mild winters and summers along with copious amounts of rain allow ragweed to flourish. As a result, many Texans are rubbing their eyes and sniffing due to allergies.
If you’re one of the lucky people who doesn’t experience allergic reactions, the Texas Sinus Center explains that when the body comes into contact with something it’s allergic to, it produces histamines. “The release of histamine and the resulting swelling can cause symptoms that include: sneezing, congestion, post-nasal drip, itchy and watery eyes, irritation in the nose and throat, and circles under the eyes caused by increased blood flow to the sinuses.” It basically makes one into a puffy mess, and often, pollinating Texas plants are to blame.
KVUE’s chief meteorologist Albert Ramon says that ragweed is already at its highest level this year in parts of Texas, and it’s just now getting to be ragweed season. He recommends that people take allergy medications in advance of becoming exposed to the allergens, and wear sunglasses and rinse their hair after spending a good amount of time outside.
If you’re curious about ragweed and other allergens in your area, check out Weather.com’s Allergy Tracker. It can give you insights on the level of today’s allergens as well as a forecast for the upcoming week.
