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I have identified NC as a place to relocate to, but I want to hear from people in the Triangle that have allergies, or know someone that does.
I had severe allergies growing up, not just seasonal hay fever. Later as an adult who moved many places I found that some places my allergies were fine and others they were pretty bad. I don't want to go back to regular shots and even non-drowsy over the counter allergy medicine still makes me drowsy. So I need to get the low down on how people with allergies fare in the Triangle?
I am also considering other areas in the state such as the Triad area and perhaps coastal NC, so am trying to compare not just the Triangle to other states, but the Triangle to other NC locations.
We moved here from the midwest about five years ago. My son had awful allergies in the midwest, but since moving here is no longer bothered by them at all, not even when the pollen pours down in the spring. My daughter, however, had very slight allergies in the midwest but here has terrible allergies, to the point that she's currently undergoing immunotherapy for allergies.
You should research this pretty hard. I never had allergies until I moved here. Everyone is affected differently so what holds true for some may not hold true for you. I'd google around for allergy maps for all seasons for the area. My whole family is affected in spring and fall.
Yes, allergies can be rough here - some people claim that they improve with time and exposure (or shots); I've lived here my entire life, and mine have progressively worsened (shots did not help me).
I lived at the coast for a few years - still had allergies, just to different things. However, the salty air did seem to provide some relief. Or maybe it was the general atmosphere....
Aside from that, it is a great place to live Good luck!
It can take a while to get allergy symptoms, but they will arrive. Do not be fooled if you don't feel it right away.
Hmmm, I've lived here, oh, how long — oh that's right, all my life — with no allergies. Definitely NOT TRUE for everyone. Some people are sensitive to what we've got around here and some people aren't. There's no way to say whether CChip55 will be allergic to our stuff without either coming here or knowing what allergies they currently have. If they have been tested and have allergies to pine or mold or ragweed then NC might not be a great place for them. FWIW, I don't think that there's much difference in allergens across the state. You might possibly have some different allergen producers right on the beach front, but we've got high humidity and pine and oak trees all over.
They state that Raliegh-Durham and Greensboro are the two top areas in the state for allergies, with high levels of grass, tree and weed pollen. If you are bothered by these types of pollen then you should review your options during peak seasons.
Raleigh-Durham and Greensboro are two top cities in North Carolina for allergies. South Carolina follows behind, - See more at: What Are Top 10 Worst States for Allergies? | LIVESTRONG.COM
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Good luck!
