Spring arrives again after a record-breaking winter of very little to virtually no snowfall.

Due to this unprecedented lack of winter precipitation we have had an extension of the late fall mold season that has lasted right through the winter months.

This has caused both additional suffering and confusion for mold allergy patients as they suffered though the winter months with symptoms that normally ends around Thanksgiving.

If you have endured symptoms such as major asthma sinusitis and rhinitis or hive swelling reactions (both in general and or around the eyelids) you may want to schedule a visit.

These very same symptoms also can forewarn of a severe spring pollen season. With the information currently available to us we expect early tree pollination in March followed by an early grass season in late April and early May.

Mother nature has been hard at work and has extended fall allergy suffering while simultaneously bringing springtime allergies to our doorstep much earlier.

Prepare for the season and avoid needless suffering by seeing an allergist now. Scheduling an appointment today will permit you to stay ahead of the early pollen, tree, and grass season.

Travel Tips

When traveling during springtime, people with asthma and allergies need to be prepared to prevent an asthma attack or allergic reaction.

Your travel plans have to take into consideration the fact that the conditions that exist in your home area can vary greatly from those found at your planned destination.

Be sure to check the grass and pollen counts as well as the mold conditions that exist at your vacation spot. You should begin doing do online at least a month before you plan to depart. That will afford you ample opportunity to discuss these conditions with your allergist.

You may also wish to plan ahead and find the names and locations of several allergists who practice in you vacation area. Perhaps your current allergist could recommend on for you. The location of places such as drugstores and the nearest emergency room are also extremely important. Finally print out several copies of your allergy and asthma medicines and both print it out and email it to yourself so you can get to it quickly.

With just a little planning you can make your springtime vacation safe as well as fun.