What You Need to Know About Ragweed Allergy Season This Year

What Are Ragweed Allergies?

If you have experienced allergies you know not only how distracting they can be, but also how they can make you feel like the whole world (especially nature!) is plotting against you.

Hay fever, or allergic rhinitis is the irritation of your immune system because it mistakes a benign allergen, like pollen from ragweed, to be harmful.¹ Symptoms of hay fever can include a runny nose, itchy eyes, congestion, sneezing and sinus pressure.¹

There are many different types of allergens that can cause allergies; one of the most common is ragweed. Ragweed is a seemingly innocent plant with green flowers² which contains lots of pollen that is released into the air and can cause you to suffer allergies.

Ragweed allergies come later in the year but are getting more intense every year

With over 17 different types of ragweed in North America, and the sensitivity to this allergen only increasing, it’s no question why ragweed allergies are such a big problem.³ Ragweed season typically occurs later in the year, with a duration from late August to October.³