Determining which allergies are bad right now can be challenging as it depends on various factors such as location, weather conditions, and individual sensitivities. Here are some common allergies that can be problematic at different times:
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Tree Pollen: Tree pollen can cause allergies in early spring, and the specific types of trees vary by region. In the United States, trees that commonly cause allergies include catalpa, elm, hickory, olive, pecan, sycamore, and walnut. The Weather Channel provides a 3-day outlook for tree pollen in Tulare, CA.
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Mold: Mold can cause year-round allergy symptoms, and its presence may vary depending on the location and weather conditions. Southern California, for example, has a robust menu of airborne allergens, including mold.
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Dust: Dust allergies can also cause year-round symptoms, and winter allergies can be just as bad as in the spring and fall for those allergic to dust.
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Ragweed: Late summer and early fall are the peak seasons for ragweed allergies. Depending on the location, ragweed-fueled fall allergies can start in August or September and continue through October and possibly November.
To get a more accurate understanding of the current allergy situation in your area, you can use apps or websites that provide allergy forecasts, such as the Zyrtec AllergyCast app. These tools offer multi-day forecasts for symptom severity predictions, pollen, weather, and air quality that update based on your current location.
