Springtime is usually a season full of bad allergies. With the emergence of pollen and other environmental factors, many people suffer from watery eyes, itchy throats, congestion and a lot of sniffing and sneezing.
Due to climate change, experts are predicting a worse allergy season than usual.
The northeast will be effected perhaps the worst due to the excess amount of precipitation that has been collected from Hurricane Sandy and Winter Storm Nemo, according to The Huffington Post.
"[This] promises a robust allergy season,'' said Leonard Bielory, an allergy specialist with the Rutgers Center for Environmental Prediction in New Jersey. "The first airborne tree pollen has been measured in recent days, and while the count is still low, some allergy sufferers are showing comparatively severe symptoms. I expect more tree pollen than ever to be released this spring, and the reaction to the early pollen to be unusually strong.''
In response, your body releases a chemical called histamine, which produces the aforementioned symptoms.
However, there are some foods you can eat which help mitigate allergy symptoms, according to The Huffington Post.
Fish is one good source for allergy prevention.
"...Some studies suggest that healthy omega-3 fatty acids -- found in fish like tuna, salmon, and mackerel -- could lower the risk of developing allergies. Other studies have disagreed," WebMD said.
Apples are also a great source to help weaken the effects of allergies due to the presence of vitamin C and quercetin. Other good sources of vitamin C are tomatoes and red peppers points out The Post.
Warm fluids are a great remedy for congestion as it may thin out mucus. A steamy shower may help as well. Yogurt is also recommended due to the presence of probiotics, according to WebMD.
