Allergies in winter

[SneezyKateM]

I have alot of allergies, but winter isnt as bad as the rest of the year.  However this winter has been definitely worse than others and idk why.

I have heard a similar thing from a few others too.  Anyone here experience this/know why?

[Likesn]

I'm no expert, but from what I know:

The short answer is global warming.

The little longer answer is: There are more warm/warmer days during winter than there used to be in previous years. As a result, trees and plants bloom earlier than before (and perhaps are in bloom for longer time periods?) and the pollen count gets high earlier.

Once again: I'm not a scientist or an expert, so if people who know more about it have a better explanation I'll be happy to hear it.

In any case - bless you 🤧

[rhinoceros]

Likesn has it right, I reckon.

https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2021/feb/08/pollen-season-grows-20-days-climate-crisis-hay-fever?CMP=Share_iOSApp_Other

 

[NoV]

18 hours ago, rhinoceros said:

Likesn has it right, I reckon.

https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2021/feb/08/pollen-season-grows-20-days-climate-crisis-hay-fever?CMP=Share_iOSApp_Other

I was literally about to post  link to the exact same article  Yep, it seems the wanton burning of fossil fuels may well be to blame.

[Lexie13]

I've been having this same experience and just assumed it was due to me being locked up with my dust a lot more (from social distancing and working from home). Very interesting to hear that it may actually be my outdoor allergies that are flaring up, rather than my indoor ones!

[SneezyKateM]

Well that all really sucks

[Kurn'la]

not to be a downer but a close friend of mine heard from her allergist that (supposedly) "this coming allergy year is going to be twice as bad as last year!" I sincerely hope and pray that is not true for all of you who have allergies! especially you Kate! I know it's going to be another bad year for that and I am sorry but I hope that allergist is wrong in what he said!