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Spring is a beautiful time of year in Tennessee, with warmer weather and blooming flowers. However, for many residents, the season also brings the onset of Spring allergies.

As the school year draws to a close, the Allergy & Asthma Group of Galen is gearing up for an event that could change the way you experience allergy season forever. Introducing our End of the School Year Allergy Discovery Fair!

Living with allergies or asthma can be challenging, especially when it comes to breathing in clean air. That's why air filters are critical in improving indoor air quality and reducing allergy and asthma symptoms.

Allergies are abnormal immune system reactions to certain things that are typically harmless to most people. Common allergens include some foods, dust, plant pollen, medicines, and more. The severity of allergies can vary from person to person. Some allergies can be minor irritation or potentially life- threatening. Allergies can happen to anyone at any age, and you can even develop allergies as you age.

Chattanoogans know the Tennessee Valley can be quite an unforgiving place for those who suffer from seasonal allergies. This year, peak tree pollen season happened to fall right in line with the COVID-19 outbreak. Naturally, people are concerned. Are the symptoms they’re experiencing simply due to seasonal allergies, or is there a chance they have contracted coronavirus?