Charlotte, NC – If you or someone you love suffers from seasonal allergies, you might think there’s no need to worry about summertime sneezing, runny noses, or eye irritation. But you’d be wrong. Summer can unfortunately bring as many symptoms to allergy sufferers as spring and fall, leaving your image of running slow motion through a field of green, well, pretty much in the dirt.

The most common allergy triggers during the summer months are grass pollens. In addition, summer brings ragweed, which usually arrives in August, and mold spores, which can irritate those with allergies.

So how can someone with allergies still have summer fun? Following are tips for preventing the “summertime blues” caused by allergy triggers:

Charlotte, NC – The biggest worry for some kids as they head off to summer camp is whether their IPad will get a connection in the North Woods. Others have far graver concerns, including nasal allergies, asthma, and food allergies. Parents of kids with these conditions have to do homework to determine the best camp fit for their child. The goal is to keep kids safe while allowing them to have fun and create memories.

Finding the right camp for your child with allergies or asthma can seem daunting, depending on how serious their symptoms are. The good news is more camps understand what is involved with keeping a child with allergies or asthma safe and making sure they have the right protections in place. It’s important to be specific about your child’s needs and to search for a camp that’s a good fit.

The following are some guidelines for finding the right summer camp for your child with allergies or asthma:

Wishing you a Merry Christmas from Dr. McEldowney and the Staff at Allergy and Asthma Care of Blakeney. Our office will be closed today and tomorrow. We will re-open on Monday.