Worst Cities for Allergies in 2026: The AAFA Allergy Capitals List
Every year, the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA) ranks the 100 most-populated U.S. metro areas by how challenging they are...
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Seasonal and Pollen Allergies
Sneezing every spring, itchy eyes in the fall, a stuffy nose that shows up with the first warm day? This section covers pollen and the seasons that bring it: tree, grass and weed pollen, ragweed season, pollen counts, and how weather changes what is in the air.You will find practical guides for each season, tips for exercising outdoors, and what to do when pollen levels spike where you live.
All Seasonal and Pollen Allergies guides
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Birch Pollen Allergy and Food: Which Foods Cross-React and What Helps
If you are allergic to birch tree pollen, some raw fruits, vegetables and nuts may make your mouth or throat itch. This...
Do Seasons Affect Allergies? What Triggers Symptoms Each Season
Yes. Different plants release pollen at different times of year, outdoor mold rises and falls with warmth and moisture, and in winter...
Christmas Tree Allergies: Why Your Tree Makes You Sneeze and What to Do
If your nose starts running soon after the tree goes up, mold may be the reason. A study by pediatricians at SUNY...
Holiday Allergies: A Checklist for Trees, Candles, Food and Travel
The holidays pack a lot of allergy triggers into a few weeks: a tree that may carry mold, decorations that sat in...
Pollen Magnified: What Pollen Looks Like Under a Microscope
To the naked eye, pollen is just yellow dust. Under a scanning electron microscope, each grain turns out to have its own...
How to Avoid Pollen: A Practical Guide for Allergy Season
You can’t avoid pollen completely, but you can cut how much reaches your nose and eyes. Mayo Clinic says that limiting exposure...
Best Allergy Mask for Running: What Works for Pollen and Cold Air
A mask can cut how much pollen you breathe in on a run, and a scarf or light mask can help if...
Vogmask and Allergy Masks: Do They Help With Pollen and Vog?
A well-fitting face mask can cut down how much pollen you breathe in, and studies of people with pollen allergy found fewer...