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Pollen Allergies Directory
Pollen allergy is an allergic response to pollen from trees, weeds, and grasses. Symptoms of pollen allergies include runny, stuffy nose, sneezing, watery eyes, pressure in the nose and cheeks, and more. The nasal symptoms related to pollen allergies are called "hay fever," or seasonal allergic rhinitis. Tree pollen typically causes allergy symptoms in the spring; grass and weed pollens tend to make allergies worse in the summer and fall. Follow the links below to find WebMD's comprehensive coverage about how pollen allergies develop, what the symptoms are, how to treat them, and much more.
Medical Reference
Expert Advice on Handling Your Nasal Allergies
Do you sneeze at certain times of the year or in all seasons? WebMD tells you how your allergies can be identified.
Understanding the Symptoms of Hay Fever
Learn more from WebMD about the symptoms of hay fever.
Understanding Prevention of Hay Fever
What can you do to prevent the trouble of hay fever? Start with these tips.
How Will My Doctor Diagnose My Allergies?
Your doctor will likely ask you a series of questions to help determine if your problem is allergy related. WebMD tells you what you can expect.
Features
Plagued by Pollen?
Preventive tips, treatments, and more: Your survival guide for the spring allergy season.
Spotting Hidden Allergy Triggers, Like Dust Mites, Mold, and Pollen
Why are you snuffling and sneezing? Allergy triggers are hidden everywhere -- is one of these bothering you?
When Pollen Count Is Too High for Kids With Allergies
Have kids with allergies? Keep them entertained when staying indoors with these fun ideas for tots and tweens!
Lighten Your Child's Allergy Load
Reduce your child's allergy symptoms by sweeping away triggers. Check this list of common allergy triggers and how to avoid them.
Video
Keep Your Home Allergy Free
Allergic reactions can range from mild and annoying to sudden and life-threatening. Get the keys to keeping your home allergy free.
What's Wrong With Mouth Breathing?
Sinus specialist Jordan S. Josephson, MD, explains why it's better to breath from your nose than your mouth.
Know Your Allergy Triggers
The first step in finding relief from your allergies is knowing your triggers.
Commuting With Allergies
Mounting evidence links air pollution to a rise in symptoms of respiratory allergies.
Slideshows & Images
Common Allergy Triggers
From pollen and pets to food and bugs, find out the most common things that can trigger allergy symptoms.
Nasal Irrigation: Relief for Colds & Allergy Symptoms
Clogged sinuses and congestion bothering you? Nasal irrigation can relieve sinus symptoms associated with colds and allergies. Learn how to do nasal irrigation with this visual guide.
How to Get Allergy Relief at Home
Get tips for things you can do in your house to ease the sneezing and itchy eyes that are brought on by hay fever.
Top Allergy Kit Must-Haves
Be prepared for your next allergy attack no matter where you go. See which medicines you need in your allergy kit to help relieve symptoms.
Quizzes
Cold vs Allergies. Do You Know the Difference?
Do you have a cold or allergies? Take this quiz and find out.
Do You Know the Facts About Allergies?
Allergies can range from mildly annoying to life-threatening. Take this quiz to test your allergy IQ.
The Facts on Sneezing
Sneezes happen. Wonder why? Test your achoo IQ in this WebMD quiz.