I was in the military and originally from VA. I lived by the beach there while being stationed in the military and even after I got out of the military. I had an occassional sinus infection. Since moving to TX my son and I both get swollen eyes, coughing, itchy throats and ears and eyes. Where can we move so that my son and I can go back outside and not have to worry about our eyes swelling or me waking up with a stuffy nose, head pounding and my eyes won’t be black underneath and I can have energy again to play with my other children. – Kristy, TX
Virginia [VA]
Sizzling hot summer: How does it affect your allergies?
On July 7, record-breaking, triple-digit temperatures flourished across the Northeastern states. According to The Vancouver Sun, British Columbia experienced record-high, sizzling heat as well.
The heat wave started in the spring, with reports such as the Richmond-Times Dispatch in its April 8 post that “High temperatures trigger high pollen counts.”
Here in the South-central area, triple-digit heat is not uncommon, though in many areas we seem to be experiencing more of a rainy season than usual this year. Higher temps are much harder to tolerate here, with the high humidity of this area, than a similar temperature in a more dry area such as the Southwestern states.
How does temperature affect allergies in your area? Share your comment in ‘Leave a Reply’ below.
Allergy free in Seattle, WA — allergies increased in Northern VA
I have lived in Seattle, WA for seven years and had no allergies. I Moved to Northern Virginia four years age and my allergy symptoms have gone up each year. I am on medication 24/7. I have always wanted to move to California because of the great weather. Will my allegies get better in California? If yes, please suggest an area. — Anuradha, Virginia
Offshore breeze always helps
I have had asthma/allergies since an infant. I have lived in Oak Harbor & Tacoma Washington; Tucson Az; Va Beach, Va; and now SD, Ca. Living where there is an offshore breeze always helps to keep the air clean & easier to breathe. We now have no carpeting, and a air cleaner in each rm; perhaps this makes a big difference as well. — MT, San Diego
