16/10/2026
If you live in Connecticut or Massachusetts and your symptoms are still peaking right now, that is not unusual. You are in one of the highest-allergen windows of the year.
Here is what October looks like from an allergen standpoint.
Ragweed pollen. Still active through mid-October. Warmer fall temperatures this year have extended the season later than average.
Leaf mold. As leaves decompose, they release mold spores that are known respiratory and immune triggers. In heavily treed areas of both states, mold spore counts in October can rival spring pollen counts.
Indoor concentration. As heating systems turn on and windows stay closed, allergens that were manageable outdoors are now concentrated in the spaces where you sleep and work.
If fall always feels like this for you, that pattern is worth evaluating. Link in bio. 🌿
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