April showers intensify allergies

First of all, let's define allergy:

"An allergy is the response of the body's immune system to a normally harmless substance such as pollen, food, house dust mite" (source: Allergy UK).

April showers is the common term that refers to the rain occurring in the month of April or spring time.


It is widely known that during spring time, pollen or grass allergy sufferers simply agonise. I am an example of this! Teary eyes, dripping and itchy nose are body reactions to a threat or allergen. The allergen is the pollen or grass. Therefore, in spring time, when the pollen index is at its maximum, the allergies rise.


Now, what happens when it rains during the spring? Do April showers intensify allergies? Although rain clears the air (so, in theory, reduces the pollen in the air), when rain stops, it makes plants and grass grow. Therefore, it helps pollen to spread, so allergic people tend to suffer more.


Any solutions? As we cannot stop rain, we can keep an arsenal of antihistamines at home or in the office. Some examples below:

Antihistamines will help you cope with the day to day activities at home or in the office. Don't suffer, do something about it!