Do You Have Pollen Allergy Symptoms

How do I know if I am suffering from pollen allergy symptoms?

Many plants reproduce through pollination with the help of the wind. The male reproductive cells are spread through the air pollinating plants. Unfortunately these tiny male plant cells also are responsible for pollen allergy symptoms. Traditionally pollen allergies have been called hay fever because many people use to suffer them during the haying season but pollen allergies can occur in spring, summer or fall. Various plants pollinate at different times of year.

Pollen allergy symptoms can vary depending on climate and the severity of ones allergic reaction to them. They can be hard to identify because they are so similar to other allergy symptoms like those that occur with mold and pet dander.

-itchy skin and eyes

-stuffy nose, and possibly nose bleeds

-headaches

-sore throat

-trouble breathing and asthma attacks

-dark circles under eyes

-increased congestion

-sneezing, wheezing and coughing

-feeling drowsy, tired and weak overall

To help identify if you are suffering from pollen allergy a doctor can do skin testing for different allergens. Skins testing can involve either a scratch or prick to the skin and they generally only cause minor discomfort. Diagnosis can also be done through blood. A sample of the patients blood is taken and levels of the IgE antibody are measured for a particular allergen. In some cases a doctor may put a small drop of allergen in the eye for allergy testing.

If you think you maybe suffering from pollen allergy symptoms see your doctor and get a diagnosis so you can find out what allergen is causing the trouble. Once you have been diagnosed you can take steps to reducing your exposure and start treating your symptoms.