Seasonal
Allergy: ‘Tis the Season to Be Sneezing
Spring,
summer, winter, or fall, the seasonal allergy covers them
all. As the name implies, a seasonal allergy will affect
you only during certain times of the year. The worst seasons
for the seasonal allergy phenomenon are spring, summer,
and fall, but this may vary depending on the climate where
you live. The worst time of year for your seasonal allergy
also depends on which plant you are allergic to. A
seasonal allergy may also come from mold spores, which are
more plentiful during the spring, summer, and fall.
Seasonal
allergy symptoms converge upon the nose and the eyes. These
symptoms are caused by exposure to pollens, grasses, and
weeds. Different areas have different pollen, grass, and
weed seasons, but regardless of what gives you a seasonal
allergy, the symptoms you experience usually fall under
the umbrella term “hay fever.” Here are some
seasonal allergy examples you may be familiar with:
- Spring
seasonal allergy: pollen from trees such as mountain cedar,
oak, elm, and birch
- Summer
seasonal allergy: pollen from grass such as bluegrass
or orchard grass
- Fall
seasonal allergy: pollen from weeds like ragweed and sagebrush
The
typical symptoms of a seasonal allergy or hay fever include
itching of the throat, eyes, and nose. A seasonal allergy
also causes nasal congestion and sneezing. In sensitive
individuals, a seasonal allergen can be an asthma
trigger, leading to wheezing, shortness of breath, coughing,
and restriction of the airways.
It’s often difficult to completely avoid a seasonal
allergy, as levels of the allergen outside will vary from
day to day. Pollen levels tend to be highest from 5 to 10
a.m. Other ways you can avoid a seasonal allergy include
keeping windows closed, staying indoors, and taking a vacation
during the height of your seasonal allergy time. Natural
allergy relief is also available through special filters,
mold-control devices, and a natural allergy
medicine like Växa Aller-Sine.
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