What effect does exposure to vapors and other oil spill-related hazards in the Gulf of Mexico have on those with asthma and other respiratory allergies? I’ve collected some of the current responses to these issues, but we want to hear from you. If you live or work in the gulf, or feel your allergies or [...]
Posts under ‘Florida [FL]’
Allergies in Pittsburgh PA: Should I move to the ocean, southern FL?
I live in Pittsburgh, PA and have severe nasal allergies. I have nasal pressure but never any drainage. I experience constant headaches and cannot take it anymore. I am very allergic to grass, ragweed mix , Perennial Rye, Meadow Fescue, and dust mites. When the weather changes (rain) or barometric pressure drops, it causes my [...]
Mold, trees, grass and weed allergies in Florida, better in Idaho
I have two experience with two different climates. One being positive and the other negative. Currently, I live in Pensacola Florida (I love the area) but, I have severe allergies and asthma and I am sick atleast 6 months out of the year!! (no exaggeration)I am extremely allergic to mold, trees, grasses, weeds ect. and [...]
Alternaria mold is big player in New England, symptoms gone in Florida
New England states and the east coast are very bad if you have Alternaria mold allergy. This is the big player. I have very severe symptoms year round. They range from a-fib,hives, joint pain, stomach problems and many more. when I go to Florida, they are gone and I have a lot more energy. – [...]
Allergies and asthma in California, Chicago, South America, Florida
I moved when I was 3 from Los Angeles to Chicago and got ashtma. I moved to South America and it went away. I moved then to Chicago and was fine. I then moved to West Palm Beach Florida. My days and nights are miserable cant breath cant drink or eat anything. As soon as [...]
Allergy problems in southern Florida, from Chicago’s cement-jungle
I moved to Southern FLorida in the past month from Chicago and had never experienced allergies/hayfever. Now, I feel like I’m dying. Is it something in the air? The new trees and flowers? Different environment from the cement-jungle of Chicago? AND what should I do to alleviate if not rid my body completely of the [...]
What has changed Florida’s air? Do hurricanes affect allergies?
This is my 2nd year living in Florida. Both husband and I are bothered terribly by itchy, swollen, red eyes, congestion, and sneezing. The first year here we were both fine and now we are miserable. What has changed in Florida’s air? We have both over the counter and prescription allergy medicine. Nothing is touching [...]
Travelled 50 states, allergic in Oklahoma – move to MO?
Over the past 51 years I have traveled through all 50 states and lived in 16 of them. Most of my years have been in the Hawaiian Islands, Florida, California and now Oklahoma. I have NEVER been alergic to anything in my life, with the exception of Oklahoma, since my husband and I moved here [...]
From NY to Florida, severe allergies to grass, trees, mold, dust, pollen – where to move?
I have SEVERE indoor and outdoor allergies (since birth) and moved to Florida at age 18 in 1983 from NY because I was so sick. Had a brief honeymoon period but allergies returned with a vengence and get worse each year. We are talking about moving as quality of life is not good – alleriges [...]
Allergies in NY and Florida, how about New Mexico?
I grew up in Long Island, NY & always had allergies. Presently living in Tampa, FL (23 years) & developed asthma 7 years ago. My allergist said this is the worst state in the country to live, as something is always blooming. I am wondering if anyone out there tried New Mexico. I figure the [...]
