Two weeks ago, we were post-holing through snow. Thursday afternoon the thermometer climbed into the 60s and was expected to do the same Friday.

When the weather does a 180, does it automatically affect allergy and asthma sufferers?

Not always, say two area allergists, Dr. John T. Given of the Allergy, Pulmonary and Sleep Center in Jackson Township, and Dr. Peter Laufer of the North Canton Medical Foundation.

But this time, it is likely.

“I’ve seen trees and shrubs budding right now, and it has happened because of just a few warm days,” said Given. “And the humidity causes mold spores. So if you have reaction to either of those, there is a good chance your allergies are bothering you right now. But traditional medical research only confirms reactions to cold, dry air.”

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