About Allergies: Best Strategies to Combat Spring Hay Fever

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Allergies Allergies Symptoms / Diagnosis Treatment Coping From Daniel More, MD, your Guide to Allergies If you've got a stuffy nose and your box of Kleenex is getting more use than your iPhone, you might have hay fever. But you're not alone -- tens of millions of Americans suffer from spring hay fever. With the warmer weather, longer days and greener plants, you can expect lots of sneezing, itchy eyes, and a runny nose. What can you do to combat spring allergies this year? You have a wide range of strategies to choose from in order to get your spring allergies under control. What Causes Spring Allergies? Spring is the most common time of the year for people to experience seasonal allergy symptoms. As the weather gets warmer and plants start to bloom, trees and grasses release pollen into the air, triggering allergic symptoms in those with seasonal allergies. Colorful flowers also bloom in the spring, and are often blamed as the cause of spring allergies. In addition to plants, exposure to pet rabbits received as Easter presents may also be a reason why allergy symptoms can flare during the spring. Search Related Topics:  spring allergies  hay fever  fall allergies Can I Avoid Pollen Exposure? If you have indoor allergies, there are things you can do to avoid pet dander and dust mites, reducing your symptoms. It's more difficult, though, to protect yourself from your trigger if you have a pollen allergy. It's no wonder those with outdoor allergies often suffer the way they do. If a person opens a window or a door, or simply walks outside, she will become exposed to pollen that is present in the outdoor air. Unless you want to live in a bubble, avoiding pollen is pretty difficult. Search Related Topics:  allergy symptoms  allergy diagnosis  allergy treatment Best Hay Fever Treatments Allergy season can make people miserable with symptoms of hay fever, causing them to want to take medications. A variety of allergy medications are available for the treatment of allergic rhinitis, from over-the-counter (OTC) options to prescription-only drugs. Given the number of choices available, almost everyone can find a medicine that will help them get through allergy season. Search Related Topics:  antihistamines  nasal sprays for allergies  allergy shots Common Allergy Issues in Children Issues that are unique to children, or that are commonly seen in childhood are discussed. Sections focus on food allergies, possible prevention of allergies in children, and problems that the allergic child may face in school. Related Searches Allergy or Allergies Allergies Symptoms Pollen Allergies Dogs and Allergies Asthma Allergies Featured Articles Food Allergies Allergies in Pregnancy and Breastfeeding Drug and Latex Allergies Insect Allergies Anaphylaxis Allergy Shots and Drops (Immunotherapy)   More from About.com 10 Easy Ways to Look Thinner Don't wait until you've lost those first pounds to make these simple, slimming changes. Read more...> Create a Shared Photo Stream Sharing your photo stream with friends and family is a great way to keep in touch. Read 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.com Allergies newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About.com respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor New York, NY, 10036 © 2012 About.com   Must Reads What are Allergies? Symptoms of Allergies Diagnosis of Allergies Treatment of Allergies Preventing Allergies   Follow me on: Advertisement