Posts Tagged ‘Seasonal’

Seasonal Allergy The American

Posted in Allergies on May 11th, 2012 by admin – Comments Off

Every year millions of Americans suffer from seasonal allergy. However, a certain percentage of those who suffer from seasonal allergies dismiss it as chronic cold. To better understand this, we need to define and differentiate it from the common cold.

Unlike colds that occur during winter or usually when there is a sudden change in temperature, allergies are caused by allergens. This causes an allergic reaction on the bodily function of a human sensitive to that particular allergen which is not experienced by the average individual.

Allergic rhinitis can be classified as perennial and seasonal.  Perennial allergies happen any time of the year as long as the individual is exposed to the allergen such as house dust mites and pet dander.  Seasonal allergies on the other hand happen at the same time every year or during particular seasons, hence the term. These are caused by pollens of flowering plants which are transported thru the air during the process of pollination.

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Cases of Seasonal Allergic Rhinitis Treatments

Posted in Allergies on January 6th, 2012 by admin – Comments Off

Cases of seasonal allergic rhinitis shoot up in mid-August when ragweed allergy season begins. There are about 36 million people in the United States suffering from allergic reactions caused by billions of pollen in the air, traveling for hundreds of miles.

There might not really be cure for allergies but there are a lot of medications which you can buy over the counter or have prescribed by your doctor, which can help control your allergy symptoms. Annoying allergic rhinitis symptoms like sneezing, itchy and watery eyes, nasal congestion, and throat irritation can be handled well with antihistamines, prescription nasal sprays, allergy shots or other medicine combinations.

The best way to control one’s allergies is by knowing one’s allergy triggers. In most cases though, we don’t have a clue at all. Here are some of the best treatments to consider for your seasonal allergy:

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The Common Seasonal Allergy Attack

Posted in Allergies on October 5th, 2011 by admin – Comments Off

As fall kicks off, the statistics for allergic reactions go sky high. About 50 million Americans suffer from seasonal allergy caused by ragweed and other weed pollens, and mold spores. The American Academy of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology estimates that 20% of the U.S. population suffers from allergies symptoms on a regular basis.

A lot of people cannot sleep, work, and do their daily routines because of ragweed allergies causing uncontrollable sneezing, runny nose, itchy and watery eyes, and coughing.

Here are some tips which can help you during the allergy season:

1. Apply the cold pack to your eyes and your face since it can help a lot in relieving the itching, swelling and irritation.

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