Spring is here, and so are the itchy eyes, runny noses, and scratchy throats that come with it.
Dr. Alice Knoedler of Midwest Allergy & Asthma, a division of Midwest Ear, Nose & Throat Specialists, recently joined Angela Davis on MPR News alongside Dr. Sergio Chiarella of Mayo Clinic Rochester to discuss why spring allergies are getting worse—and what you can do to feel better.
🎧 Listen to the full episode here
The interview highlighted several important trends:
Allergy seasons are starting earlier and lasting longer.
Pollen levels are rising due to climate change, with longer growing seasons and increased allergen intensity in the air.
More people are developing allergies, even adults.
Dr. Knoedler noted a rise in adult-onset seasonal allergies, often triggered by environmental changes or moving to a new region.
Allergy symptoms can seriously affect quality of life.
Sneezing, coughing, itchy eyes, fatigue, and sinus congestion aren’t just inconvenient—they can disrupt sleep, work, school, and overall well-being.
Effective treatments exist, but it’s important to act early.
Over-the-counter options like nasal steroids and antihistamines can help—especially when started early. For persistent symptoms, allergy shots or immunotherapy can dramatically improve long-term outcomes.
There’s no one-size-fits-all solution.
Dr. Knoedler emphasized that allergy care should be personalized. What works for one person might not work for another, which is why seeing an allergist can make all the difference.
Comprehensive Allergy and ENT Care, Close to Home
At Midwest Allergy & Asthma, we provide advanced diagnostic testing, including skin testing and allergy panels, along with personalized treatment plans for both adults and children. For patients with persistent or complex symptoms, we offer long-term solutions like allergy shots and immunotherapy.
As part of Midwest Ear, Nose & Throat Specialists, our patients also benefit from full-spectrum ENT care. This includes evaluation and treatment for allergies, sinus issues, hearing loss, voice concerns, and sleep disorders. We offer in-office CT scans and imaging for fast, accurate diagnosis, supported by a team of board-certified physicians working together to provide coordinated specialty care.
We proudly serve patients across the Twin Cities and western Wisconsin, with convenient clinic locations in Eagan, Lakeville, Vadnais Heights, Woodbury, and Hudson, WI.
📍 Ready to breathe easier this season?
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