Spring Pollen Allergies
Spring Pollen Allergies
Pollen counts may grow even higher in coming years, Fonacier says. “It’s getting worse as a result of global warming. It’s slowly but steadily increasing, as is the number of people with allergies.”
There is a bright spot, though, for some people with allergies: Relief will likely come in your 50s or 60s. “You hear a lot of people say, ‘I had bad allergies, but I grew out of them,’” Jacobson says.
In general, she says, you’ll have unpleasant symptoms over a number of decades, from your teen years through your 40s. You’ll probably have the most discomfort in your 20s.
And if you’re thinking about moving to get away from allergies, think again. Allergists seldom recommend it, because you might escape one allergy only to develop another one in a new area.
Spring Allergy Outlook
The Long-term Outlook
Pollen counts may grow even higher in coming years, Fonacier says. “It’s getting worse as a result of global warming. It’s slowly but steadily increasing, as is the number of people with allergies.”
There is a bright spot, though, for some people with allergies: Relief will likely come in your 50s or 60s. “You hear a lot of people say, ‘I had bad allergies, but I grew out of them,’” Jacobson says.
In general, she says, you’ll have unpleasant symptoms over a number of decades, from your teen years through your 40s. You’ll probably have the most discomfort in your 20s.
And if you’re thinking about moving to get away from allergies, think again. Allergists seldom recommend it, because you might escape one allergy only to develop another one in a new area.
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