With the coming of Spring and Summer comes the rebirth of the plant world. And with that, for many of us, comes itchy eyes and runny noses. Allergies generally indicate that we have become increasingly sensitive to airborne and contact allergens.
Allergens are proteins that cause a sensitivity reaction in tissues upon contact.
The result of this contact is that mast cells, which are located in mucuous membranes of the eyes, ears, nose, sinuses and respiratory tract, release histamine. So you need to be a medical detective to look for the source of your symptoms, and have your doctor help you select from the following therapies. Antihistamine eye drops. These will battle histamine that is released during the allergic reaction, if applied within an hour. There are weak ones, which can be obtained over the counter, and stronger ones, which require a prescription.