Acadian Ambulance Shares Allergy and Asthma Safety Tips During Peak Allergy Season
Mar 13, 2026 11:02AM ● By Kelsey Swire
As seasonal allergies begin to increase, Acadian Ambulance is sharing important safety information to help individuals manage allergy and asthma symptoms and recognize when emergency care may be needed.
Spring and fall allergy seasons often bring higher levels of pollen, mold, and other airborne allergens. These seasonal allergens commonly cause symptoms such as sneezing, itchy eyes, and nasal congestion. While they are not typically associated with life-threatening allergic reactions, they can trigger serious breathing problems in people with asthma or severe respiratory allergies.
According to the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America, millions of Americans live with asthma or allergies that can worsen when exposed to seasonal allergens.
Monitor pollen levels: Limit outdoor activity when pollen counts are high.
Avoid triggers: Reduce exposure to pollen, mold, dust, pet dander, and smoke when possible.
Refill prescriptions and take medications as prescribed: Keep inhalers and other prescribed medications readily available.
Have an action plan: Know your symptoms, treatment steps, and when to seek medical help.
It is also important to recognize the difference between common seasonal allergy symptoms and a life-threatening allergic reaction (anaphylaxis).
Seasonal allergies typically cause symptoms such as sneezing, a runny nose, itchy eyes, or mild coughing. In contrast, anaphylaxis is a medical emergency and may include severe breathing difficulty, throat swelling, hives, dizziness, or fainting. These reactions are most often triggered by foods, medications, and insect stings rather than seasonal pollen.
If someone experiences severe breathing problems, swelling of the face or throat, or symptoms of a life-threatening allergic reaction, call 911 immediately.
Families, schools, and workplaces should ensure emergency medications, such as inhalers or epinephrine auto-injectors, are accessible when prescribed and that others know how to assist during an emergency.
Acadian’s National EMS Academy offers EMT training at its campuses across Louisiana, Texas, and Tennessee. For more information on upcoming classes, visit www.BecomeAMedic.com.
Acadian Ambulance is the largest employee-owned ambulance service in the nation, providing transportation and medical services to areas in Louisiana, Texas, Mississippi, and Tennessee. It is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Ambulance Services, and a member of the American Ambulance Association, dedicated to safeguarding the future of mobile healthcare through advocacy, thought leadership, and education. Its sister division, Acadian Air Med, is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Medical Transport Systems.