The August Allergy Symptoms Doctors Are Seeing Most Right Now
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Key Points:
- Seasonal allergies can worsen in the summer due to grass pollen peaking and increased outdoor exposure, contrary to the common belief that allergies are mainly a spring or fall issue.
- Common August allergy symptoms include nasal congestion, sneezing, itchy and red eyes, skin irritation, ear fullness, sore throat, coughing, wheezing, fatigue, headaches, and difficulty sleeping.
- Distinguishing allergies from COVID, flu, or cold can be challenging, but systemic symptoms like fever, chills, body aches, nausea, or vomiting typically indicate infections rather than allergies.
- Preventing allergy symptoms involves reducing exposure by tracking pollen counts, limiting outdoor time on high pollen days, changing clothes, bathing after outdoor exposure, keeping windows closed, and using air conditioning.
- Treatment options include corticosteroid nasal sprays, antihistamines, and newer drug-free allergen barrier sprays; consulting a healthcare provider is recommended for personalized management.
