Be Prepared for Allergy Season with a Vornado Air Purifier

Seasonal allergies are a nightmare; never-ending sneezing and runny nose coupled with chronic sinus pain can ruin the productivity and mood of any day.

The key to managing seasonal allergies is figuring out exactly what’s triggering your symptoms: trees? Grass? Ragweed? Pollen? Mold? Animals? Work with your doctor to identify your specific allergy triggers; then you can figure out your allergy season.

Where you live plays a huge role in when your allergy season starts. In general, the further south you live, the earlier it begins. Remember that the start and finish of allergy seasons can vary by year. Here’s a look by region:

North

The allergy season in the northern United States typically starts later than the rest of the country. The Northwest is a safe haven for ragweed sufferers, because it lacks ragweed.

• Trees – February to June in the Northwest; March to June for other northern states

• Grasses – May to August

• Ragweed – No season in the Northwest; August to October for other northern states

• Mold – Does not fluctuate by season

Midwest and Great Plains

Allergy season in the Midwest in typically a little shorter than in the South, but grass pollen rages in the summer.

• Trees – February to June

• Grasses – May to August

• Ragweed – August to October

• Mold – Does not fluctuate by season

South

Southern states enjoy warmer climates, but they also experience plants pollinating earlier in the year than the rest of the country. Additionally, they don’t get frost until late in the year, extending the allergy season.

• Trees – January to June

• Grasses – April to September for central southern states; March to October for Southeast and Southwest

• Ragweed – August to November in most Southern states; the deep South may get hit as early as July

• Mold – June to August

Understanding your specific allergies can help you better prepare for your allergy season. Take proper precautions this allergy season and invest in an Energy Star-qualified air purifier for your home and office.

The Vornado® Air Quality System 500 Whole Room Air Purifier uses Vornado’s signature Vortex Technology to effectively circulate and filter all the air in the room for a new level of indoor air quality satisfaction. Created with the allergy sufferer in mind, the AQS 500 uses two filters designed to trap dust, pollen, pet dander, smoke, bacteria, mold spores, and dust mite debris. The Vornado® Air Quality System 500 Whole Room Air Purifier is an Energy Star-qualified product.

Be properly prepared for your allergy season this year. For more information on Vornado air purifiers and their dynamic catalog of air circulators, fans, heaters, humidifiers, filters and fans, go to www.vornadocentral.com.