About Seasonal Allergies

Whether it’s smelling fresh rain and watching flowers blossom in the spring; enjoying barbeques and the long, warm days of summer; seeing the magnificent colors of turning leaves in the fall; or bundling up against the cold for a snowy adventure in winter; most people have a favorite season.

For allergy sufferers, the things that cause their symptoms have favorite seasons too. Click on the links below to learn how to avoid letting an allergy ruin your favorite season.

Spring

Spring Allergy Questions Answered
Richard Weber, MD, answers several common questions about seasonal rhinitis and what can be done to ease the discomfort.

Spring-Cleaning Stirs Up Dust and Dander
Sometimes cleaning seems to make allergies worse. Maria Gutierrez, MD, talks about what to do when dust and other irritants are stirred up by spring cleaning.

Other Tips for Spring
Learn about other tips for spring cleaning and recreation that will help reduce your allergy symptoms.

Summer

Preventing Allergies From Ruining a Road Trip
A little preparation and planning ahead can keep allergies from spoiling spring and summer travel plans. National Jewish allergists offer tips to stay allergy-free.

Summer's Coming and The Living's Easy, If You Know How to Control Your Allergies
Allergy attacks can be prevented with a little bit of research and planning.

Take the Sting Out of Summer
Learn how to avoid stinging insects and what to do if you are stung.

Windows Closed to Allergy Sufferers
Sleeping with open windows can bring pollen into the home.

Fall

Special Precautions for Ragweed Season
If the right precautions are taken, ragweed season doesn't have to make allergy sufferers miserable.

Take the Sting Out of Fall: Beware of Angry Yellow Jackets
When fall is approaching, yellow jackets become increasingly testy and prone to stinging. People allergic to yellow jacket stings need to be careful.

Nurses Help Parents Take the 'Tricks' Out of Halloween for Children with Asthma, Allergies
Face paints, candy and other Halloween treats all may pose potential health hazards for kids with allergies and asthma.

Winter

Don't Let Allergies Put a Damper on the Holidays
During the holiday season, more hidden dangers exist for people who suffer from allergies or asthma. Dan Atkins, MD offers tips to help people stay healthy.

Christmas Tree Allergies: It's Everything but the Tree
Christmas trees are often cited as the source of allergy attacks during the holidays, but molds and chemicals are the more likely irritants.

Winter Still a Time for Allergies
Even though freezing temperatures bring an end to seasonal pollen allergies, millions of people suffer from indoor allergies because of the time spent indoors during cool weather.

Dog and Cat Dander Can Worsen Winter Allergies
A combination of less fresh air and pets spending more time inside often increases allergy symptoms.