Spring Lawn Care Equals Allergy Flare Ups

Spring is in full swing here in Brandenburg, Kentucky, but unfortunately, so are allergies.  Working in the yard and soaking in that much needed vitamin D is the best part of Spring, but if you’re an allergy sufferer, it can be dreadful. Mowing grass, pruning shrubs or any simple yard task can be detrimental for asthmatics or people allergic to pollen, making lawn care difficult or even impossible.

During spring when the grass pollen is at its highest and blowing around in the strong North Central Kentucky winds, certain people get headaches or hay fever, especially after mowing grass.  Most people end up having reactions when they come into contact with grass while mowing, dethatching, or just spending a day out on their lawn.

Several grass species have been documented to be responsible for allergies. They include Bermuda, Johnson, Kentucky blue grass, and many more.  Most of these grass species are distributed all over Brandenburg, Elizabethtown, and Radcliff Kentucky, so the chances of you encountering them are high. These grasses produce a lot of pollen, and it is impossible to avoid it while working outdoors.

Symptoms vary among most allergy sufferers, but some general signs of a reaction are fatigue, running eyes or nose. You may also experience coughing, headaches or rash after mowing.  Pollen can cause a reaction when either inhaled or when it comes in contact with the eyes.  Inhaled allergens often result in nasal congestion, sneezing, coughing, watery eyes and in extreme case difficulty breathing. Irritation of the nasal cavity that brings about inflammation, dehydration or constriction of the passages. The throat is also affected and usually dries up or gets irritated.  Hives, rashes and swelling is typically associated with cut grass touching an allergic person’s skin.  The intensity of allergies differs from person to person. Mild allergies can easily be managed at home with a combination of home remedies and over the counter medicine while extreme allergies may require emergency medical help like grass pollen asthma.

If you have been diagnosed with a grass or pollen allergy it is essential to reduce your exposure to the outdoors and those allergens.  If you are among the many allergy sufferers in Meade, Hardin or Jefferson County, Kentucky, call Lancaster Lawn & Landscaping, LLC today to find out how we can help take the headache of lawn care off your hands.