For some people, allergies are a nuisance all year, but symptoms may be present more often in the spring and fall. Fortunately, there is a path to relief. Allergy shots treat patients through immunotherapy, which exposes you to small amounts of allergens to build up a tolerance and alleviate symptoms. By receiving shots year-round, you can eliminate itchy eyes, sneezing, and sore throats caused by common autumn allergens.

Common Fall Allergies

Ragweed

Ragweed pollen can affect patients from the springtime, when ragweed blooms, into the fall when the season’s first freeze kills off plants. It causes scratchy throats, irritated eyes, and congestion. Allergy shots will allow you to go outside and open your windows without worrying about the pollen count.

Pet Dander

An allergy to pet dander is common, but that doesn’t stop all people from opening their homes and hearts to cats and dogs. Allergy shots are an effective way to diminish your allergy to your fur-covered best friend, so you can spend more time cuddling and less time sneezing.

Dust Mites

Dust mites live inside homes year-round, but they thrive in the fall when temperatures drop into the 60s and 70s. While you can never fully eliminate this allergen, you can relieve symptoms by dusting and vacuuming regularly in addition to getting shots.

Mold & Mildew

Indoors, mold and mildew can form in moist environments in your bathroom and kitchen, keeping you sniffling even when you’re inside. While shower curtains and refrigerators can be cleaned or replaced, you can eliminate mold spores from the air. The fungi tend to grow on damp, fallen leaves in the fall and spread via wind. Allergy shots will let you enjoy the crisp autumn weather without being bothered by this irritant.

Regardless of what type of allergy you have, shots can relieve your symptoms this fall. Residents in Kalispell, MT, can get tested at Glacier Ear Nose & Throat and Glacier Hearing Service. Their physicians have served Flathead Valley patients for 35 years and will determine if allergy shots are the proper method of treatment for you. Call (406) 752-8330 to schedule an appointment, or visit their website to learn more about their services.