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Seasonal allergies — often called hay fever or seasonal allergic rhinitis — are a common condition that affects both children and adults. These allergies occur when the immune system reacts to airborne allergens such as pollen released by trees, grasses, and weeds during certain times of the year.
At Certified Allergy & Asthma Consultants, we help patients throughout New York’s Capital Region identify seasonal allergy triggers and develop treatment plans to relieve symptoms and improve quality of life.
Seasonal allergies occur when the body’s immune system mistakenly identifies pollen or other airborne particles as harmful. In response, the body releases chemicals such as histamine that cause inflammation in the nose, eyes, and airways, leading to familiar allergy symptoms.
Understanding seasonal allergy triggers and receiving proper medical care can help reduce symptoms and allow patients to enjoy outdoor activities during allergy season.
Seasonal allergies occur when pollen from plants becomes airborne during pollination seasons and triggers allergic reactions in sensitive individuals. These allergies are most often caused by:
Different plants release pollen at different times of the year:
Because these pollen seasons can overlap, some individuals experience allergy symptoms for several months each year.
Seasonal allergy symptoms often resemble those of the common cold but are caused by allergic inflammation rather than infection.
Unlike a cold, seasonal allergies typically do not cause fever and symptoms often occur at the same time each year when pollen levels are high. For some individuals, seasonal allergies can also worsen asthma symptoms.
Diagnosing seasonal allergies involves identifying the specific allergens responsible for triggering symptoms.
At Certified Allergy & Asthma Consultants, evaluation may include:
Identifying the specific pollen allergens allows your allergist to develop a targeted treatment plan.
Reducing exposure to pollen can help decrease allergy symptoms.
Helpful strategies may include:
These steps can help reduce the amount of pollen that enters the home and minimize symptoms.
When environmental control measures are not enough, medical treatment may help relieve symptoms.
Your allergist will determine the most appropriate treatment based on your symptoms and allergy testing results.
Patients trust Certified Allergy & Asthma Consultants for comprehensive diagnosis and treatment of seasonal allergies. Our specialists help patients:
With proper diagnosis and treatment, many patients can successfully control seasonal allergies and enjoy outdoor activities with fewer symptoms.
