Truth: Many types of pollen (such as ragweed) and indoor allergens (such as pets, dust mites and mold) are found almost everywhere, so moving across the country won’t help you escape allergies. For example, you may get a break from symptoms if you are allergic to one kind of grass and then move to an area that has different grass, but the relief is short-lived. “Moving doesn’t eliminate your genetic tendency to have allergies,” says Dr. O’Connor. “It’s likely you’ll develop new allergies within a few years as you’re exposed to new allergens.”
