Spring is here, and although it is many people’s favorite time of year, it can also usher in the most miserable time of year. Seasonal allergies happen in the spring and fall, and you may find yourself feeling sick each year at these times. Let’s talk about the signs of seasonal allergies so you know whether you should schedule an appointment with Revive Medical Center for allergy testing.
Coughing
Many people and up with allergy-induced asthma in the spring. This causes them to cough frequently. Sinus drainage can also make you cough if you have spring allergies.
Difficulty Breathing
If the problem is asthma and not sinus drainage, you may also find it difficult to breathe in the spring. This is because the pollen is irritating to your lungs and you end up with mucus in them.
Headaches
Some people suffer from headaches if their allergies are severe enough. The most common reason why you would get a headache is that you have sinus congestion and pressure that is causing pain in your forehead and around your eyes and nose.
Itchy Ear Canals
Oddly, spring allergies can make your ear canals itch. If you find yourself digging at them with cotton swabs, which is a bad idea, it could be that you are suffering from seasonal allergies.
Itchy Eyes
Seasonal allergies can also make your eyes itch. You may feel as if they are on fire if the allergies are bad enough in your eyes. Many people describe it as a burning itching that doesn’t go away no matter what they do.
Itchy Sinuses
Itchy sinuses are also a sign of seasonal allergies. Again, whatever pollen that is irritating you will make you itch on the surfaces that it touches. As you inhale the pollen, it rests in your sinuses and can make them itch. You may also end up with itchy skin and a rash.
Postnasal Drip
Seasonal allergies create excess mucus in your sinuses, and this excess mucus may cause you to suffer from postnasal drip. Your throat will feel scratchy, and you will feel the need to clear it constantly because the mucus is draining from your sinuses down your throat.
Runny Nose
A runny nose accompanies seasonal allergies because your body’s immune system releases excess mucus to protect your sinuses from irritating pollens. You may find that no matter how much you blow your nose, it will still run until you treat your allergies.
Sneezing
Sneezing is an obvious sign of seasonal allergies. When you inhale an irritant, your body’s immune response kicks in and triggers you to sneeze in an effort to remove the allergen from your nasal cavities.
Stuffy Nose
In severe cases, your nose may stuff up and you may end up with the sinus pressure headache discussed above. It may feel as if you have a cold, but what you actually have is allergic rhinitis.
Watery Eyes
Finally, alongside itching and burning, your eyes may get super watery when you go outside. This is an ocular allergic reaction to the pollens that get into your eyes when you are outdoors.
If you suffer from seasonal allergies, Revive Medical Center in Lawrenceville, GA, can help. Schedule an appointment for allergy testing. We will pinpoint exactly what irritates you and put you on a treatment regimen.
