Originally published June 21 2005
Allergy season returns to New Hampshire with a vengeance
by Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, NaturalNews Editor
A cold spring waylaid allergy season, but a combination of tree pollens is making life particularly tough for allergy sufferers now that the season has finally arrived, according to the New Hampshire Union Leader.
THE PAST FEW weeks have been hard on people with allergies, particularly those sensitive to tree and grass pollen and mold.
"It hit a little later due to a cold spring, but the last two or three weeks have been terrible."
Although pine pollen is very noticeable, he said, its particles have a coating that doesn't break down, so the allergic part isn't released.
The other tree pollens are much less visible, but affect people's allergies much more, Gedachian said.
According to the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology, allergies affect as many as 40 million to 50 million people in the United States.
The academy said seasonal allergic rhinitis or hay fever affects 35.9 million people in this country.
Grasses begin releasing their pollen in April, with the season peaking this month in this area; it continues until October.
Weeds begin releasing their pollen this month and peak around August, but continue through October.
The information from Saturday showed very high concentrations of tree pollen, moderate concentrations of grass pollen and mold and low concentrations of weed pollen.
Symptoms include itchy and watery eyes, itchy and runny nose, congestion and sneezing that lasts for weeks.
Nasal steroid sprays are also effective, Gedachian said, and added the steroid is not absorbed in the blood, so there are no side effects.
For best results, he said, the person should start using the spray a couple of weeks before pollen is in the air.
Allergy injections are a long-term program; some new vaccines require only six or so injections a year, Gedachian said.
"There's a lot going on in research that only spells better care and more relief for patients who suffer from allergies," Gedachian said.
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