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Symptoms & Tips That Can Help
 Affected Area Symptoms - Eyes Reddening, itching and watering with puffiness and circles(allergic shiners)
- Nose Itching, sneezing, stuffiness, drainage
- Ears Feeling of fullness, itching hearing loss, popping sensation and pain
- Throat Hoarseness, soreness, swollen glands in the neck
- Lungs Chest tightness, cough, wheezing, shortness of breath
- Sinuses Headaches, pressure, congestion, post nasal drip
- Skin Rash, itching, hives, eczema
Spring and fall will especially bring real misery - sneezing, runny nose, itchy and watery eyes - to the millions of people suffering from seasonal allergy symptoms caused by the tree, weed and grass pollens that characterize spring and fall. These tips can help you cope.
1. Follow Directions!
If your current nonprescription allergy medication isn't helping, see your allergist for alternatives. New, very effective allergy drugs are available by prescription. But never try someone else's medication.
2. Try A Prescription!
If your current nonprescription allergy medication isn't helping, see your allergist for alternatives. New, very effective allergy drugs are available by prescription. But never try someone else's medication.
3. Travel Prepared!
The allergy season varies in different parts of the country. If you're planning a trip, find out when pollen will be at its peak and pack your medication.
4. Wash Up!
Wash your hands frequently. Shower and wash your hair every night to keep pollen from getting on your pillows and bedding.
5. Dryers Are Best!
Allergy sufferers shouldn't hang their laundry out to dry. Wet clothes collect pollen, which further aggravates your allergies.
6. Limit Outdoor Activities!
When pollen counts are high or the air quality index shows high levels of pollutants, stay inside. Air pollution and cigarette smoke aggravate allergic symptoms.
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