JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – As the fall season approaches in Mississippi, many people are looking forward to the cooler temperatures. However, the season also brings an increase in allergy symptoms.

Due to Mississippi’s hot and dry summer, experts believe that the elevated amounts of ragweed pollen could worsen seasonal allergy symptoms this fall.

With the annual ragweed season well underway, increased allergy symptoms are to be expected. Experts said ragweed produces some of the highest levels of pollen, especially in Mississippi.

People suffering from seasonal allergies and looking to manage their allergy symptoms are encouraged to check daily pollen counts to anticipate possible exposure as the heat slowly dies down.

“Cooler weather in Mississippi typically brings with it, fall allergy season. This includes (primarily) ragweed as well as other weeds,” said Mississippi Asthma & Allergy specialist, Dr. Stephen LeBlanc. “The pollen can be a frequent trigger for both nasal allergy and asthma symptoms. A simple skin test can reveal sensitivity and help guide therapy for these allergies.”

Professional allergists and immunologists are trained to fight fall allergies at the Mississippi Asthma & Allergy Clinic locations throughout the state. Mississippi Asthma & Allergy Clinic offers allergy testing and numerous types of treatment for those suffering from asthma and allergy symptoms.

Mississippi Asthma & Allergy Clinic offices are located in Jackson, Ridgeland, Oxford, Meridian, D’Iberville, Hattiesburg, and Starkville.