Allergies

Allergic rhinitis is also known as "hay fever." The symptoms can be seasonal, especially in the spring and fall, or year round. In this video, you'll learn what happens when you have allergic rhinitis and what you can do to minimize symptoms.

You have an allergy when your body believes that something harmless, such as peanuts or pollen, can hurt you. Your immune system overreacts. This can cause uncomfortable or even dangerous symptoms.

This is an allergic reaction to pollen. Pollen is a fine powder that comes from trees, grass and weeds. Different people are allergic to different types of pollen, and they react to it in different ways. Hay fever can be a real nuisance.

Watch this video to learn what causes seasonal allergies and several ways to manage them.

An allergist is a doctor who specializes in allergies and related issues. They identify things that cause your symptoms to flare up. And, they teach you how to manage your condition.

This is when your body reacts badly to something in a pet's skin, saliva, sweat or pee. It happens when your immune system treats a harmless thing as if it's a danger. This can cause uncomfortable or even dangerous symptoms. Let's take a moment to learn more.

This is an allergic reaction to mold. Mold is a type of fungus that grows in damp places, both inside and outside. It releases spores that float through the air. Breathing them in can trigger uncomfortable symptoms. Let's take a moment to learn more.

This is when your body thinks sesame is harmful. When you eat or use a product that contains sesame, your body tries to fight it off. This can cause a severe reaction. Let's take a moment to learn more.

This is a way we treat allergies without needles. It helps your body get used to an allergen (that's the thing you're allergic to) over time. It may reduce your symptoms. We tend to use this therapy for people who have reactions to pollen, dust mites and pet dander. We may also use it for some food allergies.

When you have seasonal allergies, your immune system reacts to pollen from blooming trees, grass and weeds. It releases chemicals that can make you sneeze and cough. You may have a runny or stuffy nose and itchy eyes. And you may feel tired. But there are ways to manage seasonal allergies. Let's take a moment to learn more.