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Do I Have Seasonal Allergies?

Allergic Rhinitis, more commonly known as seasonal allergies, is the body's immune system overreacting to outdoor stimulants like mold spores and pollen. If you experience symptoms like itchy, watery eyes, tickly throat, and a stuffy or runny nose during seasonal changes, then you may have seasonal allergies. If you seek care from an allergist to determine if you have seasonal allergies, you can also find out if over-the-counter medication or prescription medication can alleviate your symptoms.

What Triggers Seasonal Allergies?

Seasonal allergies can be caused by an array of triggers, in the spring it can be tree and flower pollen, or mold spores, in the summer it can be grass pollen and in the fall it can also be mold spores or ragweed. It depends on what is the trigger for you individually, as triggers are not the same for every person. There are also “perennial allergies” that can affect you all year long, but be worse during certain seasons because of allergies to dust mites.