Allergies can result in runny noses, itchy eyes and nasal congestion in children. To effectively manage their symptoms they can avoid allergens that trigger these reactions by taking medicine to treat them or by decreasing exposure.
Allergens can include tree, grass and weed pollens as well as mold spores. Skin or blood tests can detect allergies. Your physician can recommend medicines such as oral, nasal or eye drops to manage them.
Spring
Seasonal allergies, commonly referred to as allergic rhinitis or hay fever, occur when airborne allergens invade the nose and throat causing symptoms like itchy, runny or stuffy eyes and nose. Common sources include pollen, mold spores, animal dander, dust mites and cockroaches – usually starting during one season and lasting throughout. Children suffering from seasonal allergies may find relief by avoiding their allergy triggers as well as using over-the-counter or prescription medication.
As trees start pollinating annually and weeds and grasses thrive, seasonal allergies tend to start becoming an issue. Allergies to tree pollen typically reach their peak between March and April while those related to grasses such as rye or bermuda can peak from June onwards; grass pollen symptoms often persist into summertime while ragweed peaks in fall.
Allergies can be diagnosed through skin tests or blood tests which measure immunoglobulin E (IgE) antibodies to specific allergens, and when positive an IgE reaction indicates sensitization to that allergen and consequent symptoms when exposed. Seasonal allergies typically include symptoms like itchy, runny noses, itchy watery eyes, itching throat or lips and sneezing; allergies can occur at any age but tend to be more prevalent among those who have a history of allergies such as asthma or eczema in their families.
Summer
Summer pollen counts are at an all-time high, leading to allergies including itchy eyes and watery discharge, runny nose, sneezing, and breathing difficulty in those with asthma. Allergies result from your immune system overreacting to allergens present; many individuals can have more than one seasonal allergy trigger.
Allergens that cause symptoms vary based on season and region, with different plants producing their pollen at various points during the year. Spring allergies typically appear as trees emerge from winter to release their pollen; summer brings grass/weed allergies in full force while fall often sees an upsurge in ragweed (hence the term hay fever).
No longer do you need to rely solely on medication such as antihistamines and decongestants to manage your symptoms; we offer nasal sprays available over-the-counter or by prescription, including allergy shots. Allergy testing can identify triggers specific to you while desensitization therapy gradually builds tolerance to allergens that make life miserable for you.
Fall
Runny nose and itchy, watery eyes are symptoms of seasonal allergies, but it’s essential to differentiate between a reaction caused by airborne allergens and viral infections like colds.
Allergies develop when your immune system responds to substances it considers threats, like pollen, mold spores or pet dander, by producing chemicals like histamine which it releases into the bloodstream as defense mechanisms against these agents – when these build up, symptoms worsen significantly.
Your specific hay fever “season” depends on which plants are blooming in your region, such as tree pollen or grass and weed pollen allergies, for instance. Tree pollen allergies tend to peak between March and May while grass and weed allergy sufferers see their symptoms peak between June and October.
Antihistamines and decongestants may help soothe overreacting bodies to airborne allergens; decongestants relieve congestion; your doctor can also prescribe nasal sprays with steroids that block histamine production and other chemicals that trigger allergy symptoms; another option available to you may be allergen immunotherapy or desensitization, in which regular injections of small doses of allergens that trigger your allergies are given directly into their system, to decrease immunity over time and alleviate symptoms over time.
Winter
Seasonal allergies can feel like a constant cold that refuses to let up, with itchy eyes, runny nose, sneezing and fatigue being key symptoms of allergic rhinitis (hay fever). Sleep disturbance is another side effect as allergic rhinitis (hay fever) disrupts restful restful sleep and leads to fatigue and irritability which may even result in mood disorders like anxiety and depression.
Allergies occur when your immune system reacts to substances harmful to the body, like pollen. Seasonal allergies affect the membrane that lines the nose and covers the whites of the eyes (conjunctiva). They may occur all year or only certain seasons depending on what types of allergens cause an reaction.
Seasonal allergies differ from perennial ones in that they only affect you periodically. Seasonal pollen releases occur from certain plants – trees in early spring, grass during the summer, and weeds during fall – for instance.
Doctors usually diagnose seasonal allergies when you begin experiencing symptoms during a specific season. Allergists conduct skin and blood testing to confirm a diagnosis, then provide recommendations and medicines that ease symptoms such as oral/nasal antihistamines or steroid sprays to reduce exposure. They may even offer immunotherapy which gradually exposes you to allergens until your immune system adapts over time.
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