While springtime is renowned for severe seasonal allergies, this is not the only time of year that you can suffer from seasonal allergy symptoms. Spring, summer and fall all are seasons with high levels of allergens. Suffering from seasonal allergies often comes along with common cold symptoms and can trigger underlying respiratory conditions. This article highlights common summer allergy symptoms and how you can manage them. For same-day symptom diagnosis and treatment, walk into AFC Urgent Care Stoneham today. We’re open 7 days a week and accept walk-in patients daily.
Signs You May Be Suffering From Seasonal Allergies
Allergies are the body's immune response to foreign objects called allergens that invade your body. When an allergic response occurs, the body's body deploys special chemicals like histamines to attack these allergens. This immune response causes allergy symptoms like sneezing as your body attempts to rid itself of the irritant.
The severity of your allergies depends on various factors including how often you’re exposed to allergens and how severe your allergy is. Many people do not experience seasonal allergies, while others experience severe allergic responses that can cause secondary conditions like asthma. Common allergens include mold, pollen, ragweed, cockleweed, pigweed, sagebrush, and more.
Symptoms of Summer Allergies
Summer allergies cause similar symptoms to other seasonal allergies. The severity of your symptoms and exactly which symptoms you experience will depend on your body and how allergic you are. Common symptoms of summer allergies include:
- Coughing
- Congestion
- Itchy eyes, nose, and throat
- Runny nose and eyes
- Post-nasal drip
- Fatigue
- Sneezing
- Dark circles around your eyes
How to Manage Allergies During the Summer
During the warmer spring and summer months, pollination increases, and the number of allergens in the atmosphere increases over time. This can result in months of severe allergy symptoms which can make it difficult to enjoy time outdoors. The following are some ways to manage and reduce your allergy symptoms this summer:
- Avoid outdoor activities when pollen counts are high. If you must be outside, wear protective masks to avoid inhaling these pollens
- Utilize over-the-counter antihistamines daily to prevent symptoms
- Close the windows to prevent allergens from getting into your home
- Change your clothes (outside clothes) as soon as you get indoors to minimize your exposure to allergens
- Vacuum your home regularly and ensure you change your home's air filter if possible
Visit AFC Urgent Care Stoneham for Same-Day Allergy Symptom Diagnosis & Treatment
Seasonal allergies can make spending a summer day outdoors miserable. If you suffer from seasonal allergies, or think you may be experiencing symptoms of seasonal allergies, AFC Urgent Care Stoneham can help. We offer same-day symptom diagnosis and treatment services to patients of all ages on a walk-in basis. We accept most medical insurance plans and offer affordable care. Simply walk into the clinic for rapid relief.
