If you’re like us, then each year when the warm spring weather hits the Tar Heel State, you naturally open the window and doors to let in the fresh air and warmer temperatures. It’s a welcome change after a winter spent with things all closed up to keep our living space warm. We seem to get so wrapped up at the mere notion of spring each year… that many of us forget the dreaded yellow scourge that will soon cover everything.

This year, the peak allergy season is quickly approaching in North Carolina.
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Soon, our cars, our homes, and everything inbetween will be covered with the dreaded yellow dust that affects each of us differently.
You may be surprised to hear that North Carolina is ranked among the top states for severe spring allergies.
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Or not! We've never had a great track record for avoiding the effects of the allergens that swoop in seemingly overnight and take over our lives.
But it just may help this year to know exactly WHEN to expect it.
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Thanks to the folks at accuweather.com, we can get a good idea this year when the terror will begin. My mid-to-late April, we'll want to start taking precautions that may help with this year's annoying allergies.

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For one, leave your shoes outside.
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You're only tracking in the yellow scum that's the culprit behind running noses, itchy eyes, and endless sneezing.
Keep the windows and doors closed.
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As much as we'd love to have them open to let in the fresh air of springtime, it's just not worth it, is it?? Vacuuming often also helps. (Don't forget to use a HEPA filter and empty the bag, or clean the reservoir often.)
Brush or wipe down the pets after they've been outside collecting pollen in the coats.
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While we can't completely avoid allergies in the upcoming weeks, there are some precautions that will help reduce the misery. As a last resort, over-the-counter allergy medications (with the approval of your primiary care physician) can also help.

Before the allergy season gets underway, take full advantage of the beautiful days with these awesome springs hikes in North Carolina!

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