As we approach the upcoming fall season, we can feel that familiar itch and dull ache in our throat and head area. Fall allergies typically include weeds like ragweed, Russian thistle, and especially sagebrush, which are some of the most common weeds that affect thousands of people each year. If y...
What is sagebrush?Sagebrush is a shrub-like weed, also known as “basin sagebrush” or “big sagebrush. ” It primarily began growing along the valleys of the Intermountain West but has adapted and spread all the way around the United States. This shrub can grow between three to five feet in he...
When is sagebrush season?Sagebrush is considered a weed, so it will begin pollinating during the late summer or early fall, anywhere from mid-August to late September. If you’re wondering when your allergy season is, download our allergy calendar for your specific state to see the top seasonal ...
Where does sagebrush grow? Sagebrush can be found mostly in the northwestern United States, but because the pollen is so lightweight, it can spread easily through the air, especially on windy days. ...
What are sagebrush allergy symptoms?Sagebrush produces symptoms of hay fever, which include:Itchy, watery eyesCoughing or wheezingCongestionSneezingAllergy headachesItchy or scratchy throatAllergy-induced asthma...
Cross reactivity with sagebrushAccording to the AAFA, patients with sagebrush allergies can develop symptoms of hay fever from eating foods from the same genus family (Compositae family) that have a similar protein. These foods could be:ArtichokeSunflower seedsChamomileEchinaceaIf you have a sag...
What can I do to prevent my sagebrush allergy?A good first step to preventing anything is receiving a proper diagnosis to begin managing your symptoms. An allergy test will help determine what exact allergens you are allergic to. At Aspire Allergy & Sinus we test for 58 allergens including sag...
Sagebrush allergy treatments:If you have a sagebrush allergy, your allergy season can be difficult due to it being a severe allergen. Long-term treatments will help treat the root cause of your sagebrush allergy, not just mask your symptoms like over-the-counter medications. Long-term treatment ...