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Q.What are seasonal allergies?

A.Seasonal allergies are those which occur at the beginning of or during a certain season. The two most common time periods for seasonal allergies are spring and autumn.

Q.It’s easy to understand why allergies occur in the spring, but why is autumn a time for seasonal allergies?

A. In the fall, certain plants actually bloom in preparation for becoming dormant for the winter season, and some mold spores are more prevalent.

Q.What are some causes of seasonal allergies?

A.In the spring, flowers are blooming, trees are budding, and grass is growing. All of these, as well as other triggers, are causes of spring seasonal allergies. In autumn, some trees actually bloom in preparation for becoming dormant for the winter season; these blooms can cause seasonal allergies. In addition, falling leaves can be a source of mold, especially when they become damp. Raking those stirs up the mold spores; this sometimes causes autumn seasonal allergies.

Q. What are some symptoms of seasonal allergies?

A. Symptoms include sneezing, runny nose and eyes, sore or itchy throat and, in some instances, skin rashes. Other symptoms include headache, cough and head or chest congestion.

Q. How can seasonal allergies be treated?

A. Over-the-counter or prescription allergy relief medications can be used to relieve some symptoms. Nose sprays, lozenges for sore or itchy throats and hydrocortisone for skin rashes can bring relief to these areas.