Spring Allergies Directory
Spring is the time of year that we normally think of when it comes to seasonal allergies. As the trees start to bloom and the pollen becomes airborne, allergy sufferers begin their annual ritual of sniffling and sneezing. Each year, 35 million Americans fall prey to seasonal allergic rhinitis, more commonly known as hay fever. Although there is no cure for spring allergies, there are a number of ways to combat them, from medication to household habits. Follow the links below to find WebMD's comprehensive coverage about spring allergies, what it looks like, how to treat it, and much more.
Medical Reference
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When is Allergy Season?
Your allergy season depends on where you live and what triggers your allergies. WebMD explains.
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Spring Allergy Tips
Helpful tips for the spring allergy season are provided by WebMD.
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Soothe Your Seasonal Allergies
Information about allergy treatments and tips to ease allergy symptoms.
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Understanding Eye Allergies
Don’t overlook itchy, red, and swollen eyes – they may be symptoms of an eye allergy, which can occur by itself or with a nasal allergy. This guide covers the causes, symptoms, and treatment of chronic and seasonal eye allergies.
Features
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How to Survive Spring Allergy Season
Get tips on how to manage your hay fever with drugs, nasal sprays, allergy shots, and more.
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spring allergies Q&A
How to handle the runny nose, itchy eyes, and sinus pain of spring allergies
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What Will Help My Spring Allergies?
Suffer from seasonal allergies? Here’s how to get fast, easy relief.
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Get Ready for Spring Allergy Season
If you or your child has allergies, it’s important to prepare for a rise in pollen, bees, and even trigger foods in the spring.
Video
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Get an Allergy Free Home by Spring Cleaning.
Spring cleaning is key to removing your home of all allergy triggers. Get all the tips you need to do it without sneezing.
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The Truth About Allergies
We separate fact from fiction about identifying allergy triggers and what you can do to stop them in their tracks.
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Neti Pots Use Instructions
Learn how an ancient method of flushing your sinuses can keep your nose clear.
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Outdoor Exercise and Allergies
Don’t let seasonal allergies bring your workout routine to a halt. Learn how to stay in the game all year long.
Slideshows & Images
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Slideshow: 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.
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Slideshow: How to be Prepared for Severe Allergies at School
Find out how to go back to school with serious allergies. See how to minimize allergens, how to safely keep epinephrine at school, and more.
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Slideshow: 10 Worst Cities for Spring Allergies
A slideshow of the top 10 "spring allergy capitals," according to the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA). From coast to coast, see if your city made the top 10.
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Slideshow: Allergy Myths and Facts
If you have allergies, should you move to the desert? Will honey help? Find the answers to some popular allergy myths.
Quizzes
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Quiz: Plagued by Pollen
Test your knowledge with this WebMD quiz about the causes of and relief from seasonal allergies.
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Quiz: Do You Know the Facts About Allergies?
Allergies can range from mildly annoying to life-threatening. Take this quiz to test your allergy IQ.
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Cold & Allergy Quiz: Do You Know the Difference?
Do you have a cold or allergies? Take this quiz and find out.
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Quiz: The Facts on Sneezing
Sneezes happen. Wonder why? Test your achoo IQ in this WebMD quiz.