{"id":2469,"date":"2021-05-27T19:54:05","date_gmt":"2021-05-27T23:54:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/charlestonent.fm1.dev\/?p=2469"},"modified":"2021-05-27T19:54:08","modified_gmt":"2021-05-27T23:54:08","slug":"has-allergy-season-started-when-will-it-end","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/charlestonent.com\/has-allergy-season-started-when-will-it-end\/","title":{"rendered":"Has Allergy Season Started? When Will It End?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

For many people, the sight of flowers blooming on trees along Highway 17<\/a> and in neighbors\u2019 gardens signals the start of allergy season. But allergy season<\/a> isn\u2019t the same for everybody; in fact, it depends on what exactly you\u2019re allergic to.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Causes Allergies?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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The immune system\u2019s job is to protect your body from diseases, viruses and infections. But for people with allergies, the immune system mistakes a harmless substance, like pollen, pet dander, dust mites, mold and certain foods, as a dangerous intruder and overreacts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

During this reaction, the immune system releases Immunoglobulin E (IgE) antibodies, signaling for the cells to release histamine. Histamine is the chemical that increases mucus production and triggers swelling and itching, causing your allergy symptoms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pollen Allergies<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

When it comes to pollen, you can experience a reaction to just one type or to many types. The onset and duration of allergy symptoms<\/a> also depends on what region you\u2019re in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tree Pollen<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

In the Carolinas, tree pollen season typically goes from March to June, peaking in April.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Trees produce pollen that is quite fine, meaning it can float on the wind for long distances. The main culprits behind your tree pollen allergy symptoms<\/a> in this region include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n