What are seasonal allergy causes and triggers? Requested by Age2B visitor
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Seasonal allergies are most often caused by three types of pollen: grass pollen, tree pollen, and weed pollen. Pollen can travel far, especially on windy days, so allergic reactions may not be due to the grass or trees in your yard or neighborhood. In fact, the source could be trees or grass miles away. Click […]
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What are common seasonal allergy symptoms? Requested by Age2B visitor
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Common seasonal allergy signs & symptoms include: Stuffed-up nose; Itchy nose; Runny nose; Sneezing; Watering eyes; Red, itchy eyes and/or swollen eyelids; Itchy throat; Swelling of the mouth/airways.
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Why don’t I have symptoms all the time? Requested by Age2B visitor
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Your symptoms can change from day to day, depending on the weather. For example, high humidity can make mold grow quickly, while pollen counts can surge when it’s warm and windy. If you have wheezing and shortness of breath in addition to the symptoms above, you might have allergies that trigger asthma. Other allergic triggers […]
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What are seasonal allergies? Requested by Age2B visitor
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A seasonal allergy is a result of coming into contact with something that you’re allergic to during a specific time of the year. A common example is pollen season. Seasonal allergies are sometimes called seasonal allergic rhinitis or hay fever (although they have nothing to do with hay or fevers). All three terms mean essentially […]
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What are common mold allergy symptoms? Requested by Age2B visitor
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Mold allergy symptoms can be similar to many other respiratory allergy symptoms, which include: Nasal congestion; Runny nose; Sneezing; Irritated eyes; Coughing; Wheezing; Itchy throat. In people with a mold allergy, breathing in spores can also cause asthma symptoms or aggravate an asthma attack.
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What is mold allergy? Requested by Age2B visitor
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Basements, bathrooms, kitchens, foggy window frames, fallen leaves, uncut grass, logs—can all be home to mold. Mold grows quickly in dark, damp places and can be found both indoors and outdoors. They release tiny, unseen particles called spores that float in the air. Mold spores can easily get in your eyes or nose—or you breathe […]
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What are common insect allergy symptoms? Requested by Age2B visitor
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Insect allergy symptoms are similar to hay fever or pollen allergy symptoms but continue beyond the spring or fall seasons. Common insect allergy symptoms include: Sneezing; Coughing; Skin rash; Nasal congestion; Wheezing.
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What is insect allergy? Requested by Age2B visitor
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If you seem to have an endless cold, you may actually have an insect allergy. Cockroaches in particular are everywhere but are especially common in warmer climates and in crowded cities. They thrive in humid rooms (think bathrooms and kitchens), are more active at night, so they will scatter when a light is turned on. […]
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What are common dust mite allergy symptoms? Requested by Age2B visitor
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Dust mites can easily get in your eyes or nose — some are even small enough to get into your lungs. The protein in the waste is what is inhaled, and the symptoms are similar to hay fever or pollen allergy, which includes: Sneezing; Runny or stuffy nose; Itchy, red or watery eyes; Itchy nose, […]
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What is dust mite allergy? Requested by Age2B visitor
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Do you ever feel as if you have a never-ending cold? If so, you may have a dust mite allergy. Dust mites are tiny bugs that are too small to see even with a microscope. They thrive in temperatures of 20 to 25 °C (68 to 77 ºF), and they like humidity levels of 70 […]
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