Rising Ragweed Pollen: Why Fall Allergies in the U.S. Are Getting Worse
September 23, 2025
Every fall, ragweed pollen has long been a familiar culprit behind sneezing, congestion, and itchy eyes. But lately, it’s not just the symptoms that are changing—it’s the season itself. Rising ragweed pollen levels are making allergy season longer, more intense, and harder to escape. What…
Fall Allergy Relief: How Provider Practices Can Lead the Way
August 26, 2025
As summer starts to give way to fall, and the first cool front arrives, many patients brace for seasonal allergies. While ragweed often steals the spotlight, fall allergy sufferers face a broader spectrum of triggers—from varied pollen sources to mold and dust mites. For many providers, this season…
A Deep Dive into Summertime Allergies
July 6, 2023
As the warmth of summer graces us with its presence, many of us are eager to embrace outdoor activities and soak up the sun. However, along with the barbecues, beach days, and sunny strolls, comes an uninvited guest: allergies. For many people, summer is synonymous with sniffling, sneezing, itchy…
Football, Food, and Fall Allergies
October 18, 2021
Fall has arrived and so have shorter days, cooler weather, and football season! Unfortunately for some, football, food and fall allergies go hand in hand. This is especially true in the southern and western regions of the US where some weed allergens peak in the fall. The idea of sneezing and…
Ragweed and Fall Pollen Allergies
September 3, 2021
Back to school season is here! Shorter days, crisp, cool evenings, and beautiful fall foliage are on the horizon. This time also marks the onset of weed pollination and the resurgence of allergy symptoms that may have taken a vacation in the hot, dry July heat. The meteorological calendar says…
From ‘Potent’ Pollen to Double Whammy Allergy Seasons: How Climate Change Could Affect Seasonal Allergies
May 28, 2013
Climate changes and rising carbon dioxide levels don't just affect the environment. Experts say they also affect your nose. Warmer temperatures and higher carbon dioxide levels mean certain plants will thrive, and those are the plants that tend to make us sneeze during allergy season.
Has Climate Change Increased Seasonal Allergies?
July 31, 2011
A recent study suggests that severe seasonal changes may lead to higher levels of outdoor airborne allergens and increased allergy susceptibility.





