Originally published February 15 2006
Allergist says weather changes can worsen respiratory problems for allergy sufferers
by Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, NaturalNews Editor
Dr. George Martin, chief of Allergy and Immunology at Lankenau Hospital, assesses the impact of weather changes on allergies and respiratory illness.
The weather is great and no one is complaining.
Are you more likely to get sick when the temperature teases up with a winter warm-up?
Mary Ellen Schneider, of Center City, feels awful.
And it doesn't help to learn from her doctor that the warm winter may be adding to her misery.
"With this warmer weather mold allergies become more significant problems as far as nasal sinus and respiratory symptoms are concerned," Dr. George Martin said.
Martin is the chief of Allergy and Immunology at Lankenau Hospital said the January jump in temperatures is also more likely to help your arthritis feel better or give you a migraine headache.
"We see many migraines get worse when big climatic changes occur," Martin said.
For years, researchers have associated joint pain with weather changes, and some even complain of scar pain and anxiety when the mercury moves up.
Rapid and frequent weather changes also favor childbirth and heart attacks, but as far as colds and flu, Martin said -- don't blame the weather.
Blame it on poor hygiene, such as not washing your hands or not using a tissue.
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