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Allergies Come all Year Round in South Carolina and Take Multiple Forms

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  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.

Tut Underwood is producer of South Carolina Focus, a weekly news feature. A native of Alabama, Tut graduated from Auburn University with a BA in Speech Communication. He worked in radio in his hometown before moving to Columbia where he received a Master of Mass Communications degree from the University of South Carolina, and worked for local radio while pursuing his degree. He also worked in television. He was employed as a public information specialist for USC, and became Director of Public Information and Marketing for the South Carolina State Museum. His hobbies include reading, listening to music in a variety of styles and collecting movies and old time radio programs.