Spring Allergies in Colorado – What You Can Do to Feel Better!

Hi everyone!

Spring is here, and that means trees, grass, and flowers are waking up – and so are your allergies. If you have sneezing, itchy eyes, a stuffy nose, or feel tired all the time, you’re not alone. Many people in Colorado feel this way during allergy season.

Here are some easy tips to help you feel better:

🍃 What Triggers Allergies This Time of Year?

Allergies happen when your body reacts to things in the air. In the spring, the most common triggers in Colorado are:

• Tree pollen – from cottonwood, juniper, elm, and maple trees

• Grass pollen – especially later in spring

• Weeds – like tumbleweed or sagebrush (these start more in summer but can show up early)

• Mold – grows outdoors in damp areas like piles of leaves or mulch

On windy days, pollen gets blown around even more — making symptoms worse.

🌵 Colorado Is Dry – Use a Humidifier

Colorado’s dry air can make allergy symptoms feel worse.A humidifier adds moisture to the air, which helps:

• Soothe dry noses and throats

• Keep your sinuses from drying out

• Make breathing easier, especially at night

  
  

Just be sure to clean your humidifier regularly to prevent mold or germs from growing inside.

🌀 Change Your Furnace Filter – Every Month!

Dust and pollen can build up fast. Swap out your furnace filter every month to keep the air in your home clean.

👉 Pro tip: A cheap, basic filter can actually work better than a pricey one for allergies. It's true!

💧 Try a Sinus Rinse

A sinus rinse helps wash pollen out of your nose and can ease stuffiness.

You can use a NeilMed bottle or a neti pot. Just be sure to use distilled or boiled (then cooled) water!

💊 Medicine Can Help

Try one of these over-the-counter allergy pills:

• Claritin (loratadine)

• Zyrtec (cetirizine)

• Allegra (fexofenadine)

Take them every day during allergy season (not just when symptoms hit). They’re usually non-drowsy, but everyone reacts a little differently—try them out and see what works best for you.

👃 Use Flonase Nasal Spray (fluticasone)

This spray helps calm your nose and reduce swelling inside.

Use it daily – it works best when used regularly, not just once in a while.

🚪 Keep Pollen Outside

• Change your clothes and wash your face after being outside

• Keep windows closed on high pollen days

• Use your car’s AC instead of rolling down the windows

  
  

🌸 Check the Pollen Count

Apps like Pollen.com or your weather app can show you daily pollen levels. On high pollen days, try to stay inside during the morning hours.

Need More Help?

We’re here for you!

If your allergies are still bad, come in and see us. There may be other treatments that can help.

Wishing you a clear nose and sunny skies,

Drs. Jennifer Gray and Ben Mendoza