The change in seasons means problems for those who suffer from allergies...
Spring has sprung over the past few weeks and plants are in bloom. Dr. Vicki Whitacre of the Zanesville-Muskingum County Health Department said there's a certain substance that comes with them and it's causing some trouble.
"Right now, what's bothering people is mostly pollen. A little bit from grass, but mostly pollen from all the trees, bushes, flowers...And it's come early, at least a month...
When most people think of allergies, they imagine people who suffer from trees and flowers blooming during the springtime, but the Zanesville-Muskingum County Health Department says just as many people have fall allergies. Most of those deal with dust and ragweed.
"It's pretty much everywhere...along the side of the roads, fields, and any place weeds are growing. Ragweed is a very typical weed that grows in this area in Ohio, " says Dr. Vicki Whitacre.
Whitacre says you...
Many residents are looking forward to spring, but it is not a good time of year for people with asthma.
Dr. Joseph Bullock with Midwest Allergy says he sees many people come into his office in the springtime with asthma symptoms due to pollens in the air.
"The symptoms of asthma would be coughing, wheezing, shortness of breath, chest tightness, especially on viral infections, cold air and exercise would trigger it, but also allergens can trigger it as well," says...
Green grass and blooming flowers may be a sight for sore eyes, but it could wreck havoc with your allergies.
Dr. Joseph Bullock with Midwest Allergy says as the snow melts and plants begin to bloom.... allergies will be bad this year. Doctor Bullock says you may have allergies if you have symptoms of a spring cold with red, itchy eyes, a runny nose and some people develop asthma.
"The best thing to do would be to try the over the counter medications that you can get...
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