Allergies to the nose, eyes and throat can cause itchy, watery eyes and runny noses that often result in itchy, watery eyes and runny noses. People suffering from allergies may also sneeze often and experience nasal congestion symptoms.
Allergic symptoms typically flare up at certain times of year. Doctors diagnose seasonal allergies, also known as hay fever or allergic rhinitis, by reviewing a patient’s medical history and performing allergy skin or blood tests to diagnose this type of seasonal sensitivity.
Pollen
Pollen is an essential fertilizer for trees and flowering plants; but for kids suffering seasonal allergies such as hay fever, it can cause runny noses, itchy eyes, sneezing fits and other discomforts.
Pollen can be found in various plants throughout the year: trees in spring; grasses like rye, timothy, Kentucky bluegrass and Bermuda grass in summer; and weeds such as ragweed, sagebrush sorrels fat hens lamb’s quarters during late summer and fall. When children with seasonal allergies inhale these pollen spores, their immune systems mistakenly identify them as dangerous invaders and produce antibodies called immunoglobulin E (IgE), which attach to mast cells in nose throat and lung and cause symptoms that create allergic symptoms in response.
Like colds, seasonal allergies often last several months before symptoms subside. A doctor can diagnose seasonal allergies by asking about symptoms experienced and comparing them with peak pollen counts in their area. A skin test or allergen-specific blood test can confirm which pollen types they’re sensitive to; over-the-counter antihistamines, nasal sprays and decongestants can often help manage them; otherwise prescription options or allergy shots may be recommended by their physician – otherwise a clinical immunology/allergy specialist could assist with diagnosis and treatment of allergies.
Mold
Molds are fungi that grow in damp soil, compost piles, fallen leaves and decomposing plants; as well as on foods like fruits, vegetables and grains. When airborne molds reach human beings they may irritate allergies by creating itchy rashy patches or worse causing respiratory issues; more seriously they may produce “mycotoxins”, toxic substances that can be dangerous when taken in high doses.
If you suffer from allergy symptoms, consulting a physician can perform a skin test to identify which molds cause reactions. With a skin test, tiny extracts from different molds will be applied directly onto or under your skin before being pinged; if one reacts negatively it will produce red raised bumps. Your physician can also check for reactions by discussing symptoms and medical history as well as conducting physical exams on you and performing an exam of physical attributes such as joints.
Mold spore counts tend to rise during spring due to warmer temperatures and increased moisture in soil and leaves, gardening, farming or hiking activities that involve decomposing plant materials; mold is less prevalent during winter but still occurs – especially in damp basements, crawl spaces and bathrooms with poor ventilation – where mold spores may trigger various allergy symptoms like sneezing, wheezing, itchy eyes/nose or skin rashes.
Animals
Pollen, mold spores or dust particles that trigger allergies enter the body and the immune system overreacts by producing chemicals known as histamines, which cause symptoms like runny nose and itchy eyes. Histamines may also irritate sinuses resulting in symptoms like congestion or post-nasal drip which aggravate asthma symptoms.
Warmer temperatures and “botanical sexism” are exacerbating seasonal allergies by prompting plants to bloom earlier and produce pollen for longer than in previous decades, exacerbating allergy symptoms among residents living in North America, as well as lengthening allergen season.
Your eyes may be the first sign of seasonal allergies, followed by runny nose and sneezing, congestion and an itchy, itchy throat – symptoms which may disrupt sleep and lead to irritability and sleeplessness. Sometimes nasal congestion caused by allergies can even result in sinusitis – an inflammation of the sinus linings and nasal passageways resulting in inflammation that leads to discomfort in breathing passageways and sinus cavities.
Seasonal allergies (hay fever) are generally easy to identify as their symptoms appear at specific times each year. Your doctor will ask about the frequency and severity of your symptoms as well as examine your ears, nose and throat – without allergy testing being required in most cases – while possible treatment options include antihistamines, steroid nasal sprays or decongestants; in extreme cases they might even recommend subcutaneous immunotherapy shots that gradually build tolerance to allergens causing your allergies over months or even years.
Other Allergens
Seasonal allergies, commonly referred to as “hay fever”, affect both the membranes lining the nose and throat (allergic rhinitis) and clear membrane that covers whites of eyes (allergic conjunctivitis). Common symptoms of seasonal allergy are sneezing, runny nose, nasal congestion, itchy or watery eyes as well as itching in roof of mouth or ears as well as skin itchiness resulting in sore throats; watery, itchy eyes; sore throat; sore throat; sore throat; itchy watery eyes; sore throat; itchy watery eyes crease or line in lower part of eyelid; itchy and irritated ears – many people suffer both seasonal allergies as well as asthma; wheezing is another side effect that comes into play in such cases causing them.
Allergies occur when your immune system overreacts to allergens like pollen. When pollen enters, your immune system releases chemicals to combat it – this leads to typical allergic rhinitis symptoms such as nasal irritation.
Allergy tests can identify allergens that exacerbate symptoms, so that their avoidance can reduce them. Medicines can be taken to control these symptoms as well, with allergy shots sometimes prescribed to desensitize immune systems over time. Your doctor will recommend the most suitable course of treatment depending on your symptoms, test results and medical history; in severe cases involving latex allergies an ear, nose and throat specialist may be beneficial;
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