No, Fall has yet to arrive, but yes, Fall allergies are already here.
Doctors say now is a good time to dust and vacuum to ease allergy symptoms, especially in the bedroom. You may also want to change air filters in your furnace before turning on the heat.
In San Diego Fall and Winter can actually be worse than Spring or Summer if you suffer from allergies. That's because Santa Ana winds cause pollen levels to surge. When the rain arrives, mold spores pop up in the yard and indoors. Weed pollen is also pretty bad through November.
According to the American College of Allergy, Ragweed is the biggest allergy trigger in the fall and usually starts releasing pollen with cool nights and warm days in August, and can last into September and October. The majority of people who are allergic to spring plants are also allergic to ragweed.