Even if you don’t have a cold, sneezing, sniffling and coughing can be commonly heard in South Carolina because it’s a plant – and thus pollen – filled state. That means allergies. In this report, allergist Dr. David Amrol says spring, though noted for the pollen released by blooming plants, is not the only season for allergies, because some plants (such as grass) release pollen in summer, and others, like ragweed, spread their misery in the fall. Allergy sufferer Keith Fox is allergic to molds, spores and fungi , but he says this allergy does give him one advantage: he can tell when it’s about to rain. Amrol also lists his cornerstones of allergy treatment to help people lessen the effects of allergens.