Allergies are more common than we realize. Even if you may not suffer from allergies to foods or other common irritants, seasonal allergies are very common. In light of this, allergic reactions present themselves with different symptoms. This blog talks about some of the symptoms associated with seasonal allergies and whether allergy symptoms can come and go.
If you’re suffering from common allergy symptoms, AFC Urgent Care Braintree offers same-day symptom diagnosis and treatment services for patients in Braintree, MA, and the surrounding communities. Simply walk into the clinic for prompt symptom treatment today.
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What Causes Spring Allergies
There are many different kinds of allergies. Most commonly, seasonal allergies occur in the warmer spring, summer, and fall months in response to increased levels of plant blooming. When plants first reemerge during the spring month, the sudden exposure to grasses, flowers, and trees may trigger seasonal allergy symptoms. Seasonal allergies can cause a variety of different symptoms. Not everyone suffers from seasonal allergies, however, they are very common and not something to be concerned about.
Common Symptoms of Allergies
Depending on various factors, there are a wide variety of symptoms you can experience due to seasonal allergies. How often you’re exposed to allergens, whether you have underlying health conditions such as asthma, and the general severity of your allergy can all impact what symptoms you experience from seasonal allergies.
Generally speaking, seasonal allergy symptoms are mild and can be managed at home with proper care and maintenance. In some cases, seasonal allergy symptoms may be confused with mild illness symptoms. Common seasonal allergy symptoms include:
- Sneezing
- Congested nose
- Irritated eyes
- Runny nose
- Rash
- Hives
- Sore throat
- Coughing
Can Allergy Symptoms Come and Go?
One way to determine whether your symptoms are caused by seasonal allergies or an illness is evaluating whethere there are fluctions in your symptoms. Seasonal allergy symptoms often come and go. They tend to flare up when you’re outside and exposed to environmental allergens. However, when you’re indoors, your symptoms may reduce significantly or completely disappear because you are no longer being exposed to the allergens causing your symptoms.
Seasonal allergy symptoms also tend to come and go with seasonal changes. Depending on what you’re allergic to, your allergies may be very severe at the start of the spring season, but can then slowly become more manageable as time passes and the blooming season ends. Seasonal changes have a significant impact on the severity of seasonal allergy symptoms.
Visit AFC Urgent Care Braintree for Symptom Diagnosis & Treatment
If you’re someone who suffers from seasonal allergies, understanding your triggers and how to avoid severe reactions is key to managing your symptoms during spring allergy season. If you’re not sure whether your symptoms are caused by allergies or an illness, or want help managing your symptoms, AFC Urgent Care Braintree can help. Our clinic offers same-day symptom diagnosis and treatment services for patients in Braintree, MA, and the surrounding communities. Our clinic is equipped with a lab on-site, allowing our medical staff to determine the exact cause of your symptoms for a more accurate treatment plan. We accept most medical insurance plans and offer affordable care - walk-in today!