Seasonal Allergies:

The symptoms of seasonal allergies can impact a person by being a nuisance in every day activities as well as causing lower productivity on the job. Allergies can be a year round battle but are most prevalent in the Spring and Fall.

Unlike a common cold, allergy symptoms occur all at once vs. a cold when it starts with sneezing, then to a runny nose, and then to congestion. A common cold will be gone in 8 to 10 days were allergy symptoms remain as long as the cause of the symptoms remain.

In spring trees such as Ash, Elm, Maple, Sycamore, Oak, and Birch release their pollens. In early summer most grasses and some weeds release their pollens. Late summer we see most weeds release pollens and continue until the first frost. Molds spores can be felt year round. As long as there are decaying plants, humid and moist conditions, mold spores will be around.

There are many effective over the counter drugs available to fight off allergy symptoms. It is recommended that your first aid kits contain a non-drowsy allergy medication in individual dose packets to help employees remain alert and productive as well as eye drops to combat itchy-watery eyes.

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