Time of year desn't matter
MARQUETTE -- With the first freeze now behind us, there's some good news for allergy sufferers in Upper Michigan. But that doesn't mean you'll be in the clear as we head into the colder months.
Allergy sufferers in Upper Michigan had a rough few months this year, and especially recently as ragweed pollen counts spiked. But the end is near for our typical peak allergy season.
"Ours starts maybe in mid-March and ends at the first frost. And the first frost hit Iron River, Michigan a few weeks ago," said allergist, Dr. Bobby Joseph.
But that chill in the air also sends people indoors and unfortunately into contact with "other" allergy sources.
Mold is just one of these.
"Now, if your home is very damp, it's a source, a magnet for mold. Mold can be controlled if you control the humidity inside your house, keep it around 40 percent, and if you avoid pools of water and such," Joseph added.
The doctor also says pet dander and dust mites can cause more acute allergic reactions as people spend more time inside.
The best over the counter solutions tend to be nasal sprays, and if symptoms persist, you should see an allergist.
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