Seasonal Allergies

• Late spring start, dry conditions to blame for intense Edmonton allergy season

  An Edmonton abourist says drought conditions coupled with a later start to spring have put added stress on trees and shrubs, causing them to produce more pollen than usual.

  Health

  May 29
  
• Saskatchewan residents sneeze into spring

  With the snow officially gone and the plants starting to bloom, some people in Saskatchewan may begin to feel the effects of seasonal allergies.

  Environment

  May 10
  
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• How bad could allergies get this fall? What Canadians can expect

  From pollen to mould spores to dust mites, different allergens affect Canadians during the fall. Experts weigh in on what to expect this year and how to navigate the season.

  Canada

  Sep 23, 2023
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• How climate change affects seasonal allergies in Manitoba and beyond

  Climate change means allergy season starts earlier and lasts longer each year. Add that to longer more severe wildfire seasons, and experts say the health impacts are worsening.

  Canada

  Feb 3, 2023
• Do you have allergies or a cold or flu? Here’s how to tell, and how to recover

  Dr. Birinder Narang explains that there is plenty of overlap when it comes to symptoms, with the major difference being in how long those symptoms last.

  Health

  Mar 31, 2022
• Spring warmth brings early start for seasonal allergies in southern Alberta

  Calgary is enjoying another week of sunshine and warmth, but the great spring weather means an early start to seasonal allergies.

  Health

  Apr 6, 2021
• Poplar fluff piles up on Edmonton trails and parks

  City trails and parks are full of poplar fluff. A local arborist says it could be a sign of trees in distress.

  Environment

  Jun 22, 2020
• Blame ‘sexism’ and climate change for making your asthma and allergies worse

  Extended growing seasons and warming temperatures aren't the only contributing factors to increased pollen levels — turns out the sex of trees also plays a part.

  Environment

  Jun 26, 2019
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• Are nasty seasonal allergies taking a toll on you? You are not alone, says Queen’s prof

  According to the chair of allergy and immunology at Queens University, Dr. Anne Ellis, this year is rough because spring sprung late.

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  Jun 14, 2019
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• Allergy forecast 2019: What to expect from allergy season across Canada

  Getting the springtime sniffles? Here's what to expect from your allergies as the trees start to bud.

  Health

  Apr 28, 2019