Allergies on the rise in Georgia: What you need to know
ALBANY, Ga. (WALB) - If your allergies have been acting up this past week, Georgia medical professionals say you are not alone.
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According to Pollen.com, the allergy index jumped this week to medium in Albany, meaning the pollen levels will likely cause symptoms for many individuals.
By the end of the week, the allergy index is forecasted to be medium-high.
Jennifer Berry is a family nurse practitioner with Allergy and Asthma clinics of Georgia. She says just in the past week they’ve seen patients with their allergy symptoms flaring.
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A local doctor says it seems like more people than ever are getting sick. It’s affecting both young and old, and even those with up-to-date vaccines.
There are some ways people can start to prepare now before it gets worse, Barry says.
“One thing is taking some daily antihistamines something over the counter like a Zyrtec or Claritin, that definitely will help with their allergy symptoms,” said Berry. “Over the counter nasal steroids as well as like Flonase, Nasacort, things like that will help. But if you’re going to be outside. A long period of time, it’s helpful to wear a mask, honestly. And keep your windows closed. Don’t let that pollen in your house as much as possible.”
Berry says the people most at risk are allergy patients and asthma patients, as the allergy symptoms can cause asthma symptoms to worsen.
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