Upstate allergists said a hot, dry summer and a strong hurricane season could bring out bad allergy symptoms this Fall.
Experts say people who have never suffered before, could be affected this year.
Doctor Angela Lombardi said the Upstate has had some of the highest pollen counts in the United States and for people who moved here within the last few years, they may not be used to allergens like this.
"Generally what happens to those individuals is they're presented with a big pollen burden and they become very symptomatic, if they've been sensitized in the past," said Lombardi
For some, over the counter medicines will help ease their symptoms but others may require a stronger dose of medication.
To keep your symptoms tolerable, take a shower before bed to get pollen out of your hair, keep your windows closed and avoid days when the pollen count will be high.
Lombardi said the Upstate is protected by mountains, so the pollen gets stuck in the foothills and has no where to go.
"It is the time of year from August to November when these people tend to come in with exacerbations of their symptoms," said Lombardi.
If this is your first allergy season suffering, you might want to try an over the counter medication like Allegra or Zyrtec. If your symptoms persist for more than two weeks it's time to see a doctor.
A physician can prescribe something stronger and if your itchy eyes, sore throat and head aches don't ease up, allergy shots are an option.
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