*That constant sneezing you thought was a winter cold might just
be the beginning of your spring allergies instead. The mild
winter weather is also responsible for an increase in allergens.
Trees usually start pollinating in early January, maybe even
December, but now there are various grasses and flowers joining
them. Since everything’s warmed up and everything’s started
pollinating, you’ve got the two (together). Allergy sufferers
who usually get along pretty well are reporting additional ear,
nose and throat problems. Many areas of the United States have
had warmer-than-average winter weather, which is causing trees
to start pollinating earlier in some places. Ever get a sinus
infection following a bad cold? It’s called sinusitis. After a
cold, you are at greater risk of developing a sinus infection
because a cold causes inflammation and swelling of the sinuses.
A stuffy nose may seem like a winter staple. Still, if you’ve
been congested and experiencing other uncomfortable symptoms for
weeks, you could ha