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Allergies Allergies Symptoms / Diagnosis Treatment Coping From Daniel More, MD, your Guide to Allergies Summer is a time for being outdoors with friends and family. Many people go camping, picnic at the beach, or barbeque in the backyard. But along with these outdoor activities comes the possibility of outdoor allergies. Allergies to summer pollens, stinging and biting insects, hidden food ingredients, and smoke from campfires and barbeques can ruin an otherwise perfect activity for some people. Grass Pollen Allergy Grass pollen is usually the predominant pollen in the air during the summer. Allergy to this pollen can cause sneezing, runny nose and itchy eyes, as well as cause asthma attacks in some people. Other people get hives and itching after touching or sitting in the grass.... Read more See More About:  pollen allergy  summer allergies  oral allergy syndrome Stinging and Biting Insects Stinging insects, such as bees, wasps and yellow-jackets, and biting insects such as mosquitoes, are more active during the summer months, and can cause allergic reactions in certain people. Most people experience localized pain, itching and swelling as a result of being stung or bitten. However, some people experience more severe symptoms, including hives, difficulty breathing, or even life-threatening reactions (anaphylaxis) as a result of an insect sting. Insect allergies are curable, so if you think you have an allergy to stinging insects, you should see an allergist to discuss treatment options... Read more Barbecue Smoke Allergy Exposure to smoke from various sources, such as barbeques and campfires, is also common during the summertime. While this exposure often results in non-allergic irritation of the eyes, nose and lungs, it is possible to be allergic to smoke. If a person is allergic to the pollen of the tree from which the wood was obtained (such as from the mesquite tree), allergy symptoms can occur with exposure to the smoke from the burning wood...Read more See More About:  perfume allergy  non-allergic rhinitis  food allergy Allergies Ads Allergies Food Allergies Hives Allergy Treatment Allergy Hives Cat Allergies Rash Featured Articles Allergy Shots and Drops (Immunotherapy) Alternative Therapies in the Diagnosis and Treatment of Allergies Glossary of Terms Information on the Most Common Allergy Medications Allergy Basics Frequently Asked Questions   More from About.com Backyard Chickens 101 Dabble in the self-sufficient, eco-friendly life with these essential chicken-raising tips. More> 24 Amazing Container Gardens These gorgeous and creative gardens prove it doesn't take a lot of space to create something special. More> This newsletter is written by: Daniel More, MD Allergies Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Allergies newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2011 About.com   Must Reads What are Allergies? Symptoms of Allergies Diagnosis of Allergies Treatment of Allergies Preventing Allergies Advertisement