While the spring months bring warmer temperatures and longer hours of sunshine, they also bring about seasonal allergies for millions of people. And with a predicted "pollen vortex" threatening to make this spring the worst allergy season on record, you may need all the help you can get. “A huge mistake allergy suffers make is opening their windows in order to air out their home or office,” says Dr. Rana S. Bonds, interim director at the Division of Allergy/Immunology at UTMB. However, this action will have the opposite effect — the plant pollen will make its way indoors and attach itself to your surroundings. And, while a warm spring breeze can feel invigorating, it’s bad news for someone with springtime allergies. “The most beautiful days with a breeze are the worst!” says Bonds. The reason: The pollen count, which differs from day to day, tends to be higher on dry days because it’s easier for the plant powder to become airborne.