“We tend to think of allergies as more of a spring issue because many of us are allergic to tree pollen, but grass pollen tends to peak in the summer months and can cause just as severe allergy symptoms,” says Dr. Michael Dosik, MD, an internist with Medical Offices of Manhattan and a contributor to labfinder.com. “People also tend to spend more time outside in the summer months, which increases people’s exposure time to outdoor allergens.”
It might also help to understand what’s going on in the body when we experience allergies (in August or any time of the year).
“Allergies are when our immune system overreacts to harmless substances such as pollen, dust or mold,” Dr. Dosik says. “When exposed to one of these allergens, our immune system releases histamine and other chemicals that cause inflammation, itching, sneezing and watery eyes.”
Dr. Dosik adds that it’s not the allergen itself causing all of the above symptoms. “It’s our own immune system’s exaggerated response,” he explains. Lee el artículo completo.
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