Seasonal Allergies

Seasonal Allergies, also known as seasonal allergic rhinitis or Hay Fever, happens during a particular time of the year and is characterized by cold like symptoms like runny nose, sneezing and nasal congestion.

Symptoms of seasonal allergies

Seasonal allergies are characterized by sneezing, runny nose, irritation of eyes, nasal congestion which happens when exposed to certain particles like pollen, hay etc. This occurs in seasons when the pollens of trees and grasses come in human contact thus initiating a series of cold like symptoms. The symptoms include

Sneezing
Runny nose
Watering eyes
Tiredness or irritability
Nasal congestion
Itchy eyes or throat
Coughing
Wheezing
Difficulty in breathing
Sinus pain
Headaches
Skin rashes with itching
Causes of seasonal allergies

Seasonal allergies happen to a group of people whose immune system treat the pollen or mold spores as allergens or invaders and therefore histamine along with other defensive chemicals are secreted which are actually responsible for the above symptoms. The common causes are due to pollens from trees and grasses during particular seasons which are listed as under:
Spring trees:  Alder, birch, elm, juniper, maple, oak and olive.
Summer grasses:  Bermuda, June, orchard, sweet vernal and timothy grass and weeds like English plantain and Russian thistle.
Fall:  Ragweed.

Home Remedies for Seasonal Allergies

Consume good amounts of Vitamin C which keeps cold at bay and also acts as anti histamine. Take citrus fruits which are rich in vitamin C.
Consuming enough water throughout the day is also effective for clearing the body from toxins.
A healthy diet and a good lifestyle always keep allergies, diseases and infections at bay.
It is also claimed that fish oil supplements are characterized with antihistamine effects.
Avoid consuming red meat which is harmful for health in many ways and also for allergies.

Preventive measures

Keep doors and windows closed to prevent pollen from entering your room.
Carry a handkerchief to guard your nose while you are outdoors.
Keep car windows closed when you are traveling in the car.
Avoid outdoor morning activities between 5am to 10 am when the pollen release is highest.
Keep your rooms dust free.
Dry your clothes and linen with machine to avoid collection of dust and pollen.
Plan holidays and vacations to less pollen release areas during peak pollen release seasons.

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