Allergy stats are always on the fluctuating from high to low, but they vary from state to state, even from city to city. Allergies come from allergens that are not harmful to most people but trigger an immune response within others. Here in San Antonio, we are the 24th city in the U.S for the worst to live in with allergies overall. However, when you break it down the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AKA The AAFA) ranked San Antonio the 5th worst city for spring allergies, and the 4th worst city for Fall allergies. San Antonio’s allergies are made worse by the male mountain cedar tree which releases up to a billion pollen grains that can travel so many miles by wind. This can cause runny noses, coughs, and itchy eyes. 31.8% of adults have allergies, while it also affects 1 in 5 kids. 25% of the population has seasonal allergies, which are allergens that only trigger an immune response in certain seasons.

Different types of Allergens in San Antonio 
Microbial Growth or (Mold & Fungus) Allergies are always on the Up & Downs in San Antonio also, due to the humid climate and rain seasons. Mold Stats usually rise during the spring and summer time, along with early fall after heavy rain showers right before we get heavy sun & high temperatures. Mold is most found in damp, humid, crawl spaces.

Having a pet allergy can also make living in San Antonio difficult even if there are no pets in your home. According to the CDC 30% of Americans are allergic to pets or animals, but 90% of homes test positive for animal allergens because its one of the hardest allergens to remove once settled this is why Animal allergens affect 10-20% of the world population.

San Antonio is known for its infamous Construction of new Highways, but did you know that all these freeways & construction zones increase household & Air allergens? Traffic related air pollution (TAP) can stir up dust and other allergens from the road and release particles in the air that trigger the immune response in your body for allergies along with increase irritation in your lungs. These particles have also been known to cause or worsen disease and health issues.

One of the Biggest causes for Allergic reactions with the air come right from your home, Especially the homes who don’t have their ducts cleaned. Your air ducts which circulate the air in your home if not cleaned & managed properly can become polluted with allergens, debris, microbial growth, dust mites, and at times can even be infested with insects or rodents, which are extremely harmful to elderly people & children. When your Air ducts are not kept up with properly this can also cause issues with your system such as restricted airflow and damage to your system which will cost you 100’s to 1000’s of dollars down the line.
However, we’re not telling you all this to scare you! We want you to visit the beautiful city that is San Antonio while being informed, which is why there are many steps you can take to prevent as many allergens and irritative particles as possible from settling in your home.

The Solaris + Uv light combo is a system that can be installed into you HVAC unit to help disinfect, sanitize, purify, and help to prevent large amounts of irritative allergens & harmful growths in your system. This system also helps prevents issues with your system later on such as helping to keep the filters clean for a longer time period.

Air & Plumbing Today has many options available for you and your home to help prevent all these allergens and harmful growths from taking over your home, including the Solaris + UV light combo. So give us a call at (210)519-5959 to hear more about this, or to schedule your free estimate today.