In the chilly and snowy winter, plants are bare with no sign of pollen or leaves leaving people only having to deal with the common cold or flu. As the months move on, the sun peeks through the clouds and reaches the flowers and trees, especially with the start of March. With March, comes the wonderful season of spring with blooming flower buds, and the dreadful allergy season.    

Springtime allergies can have many triggers such as pollen, grass, trees, mold, and even dust! Being near or in contact with these things can lead to medical issues such difficulty breathing -especially for asthmatics; runny nose, congestion, watery or dry eyes, itching, coughing, and sneezing.  

Allergies can be a lifelong issue and very annoying to deal with. However, there are many solutions to help make allergies a bit easier for everyone. Nasal sprays, inhalers, and allergy shots are beneficial and can help greatly during the spring. But when medical equipment like these are not around, salt-water nasal fluids, steam/ air humidifiers, dusting, and avoiding cold weather after showers can help reduce allergy symptoms.  

When dealing with night allergies it is best to sleep at an angle or propped up using pillows to avoid congestion in the nose. This can help drain nose fluids easier and help avoid waking up in the middle of night due to discomfort and breathing issues.   

Some holistic options can be adding honey to your tea’s, herbs, and exercise.