Skin or blood tests are another option. These tests, administered by doctors, are designed to produce a more precise diagnosis of possible allergens. If you believe you have food allergies, a doctor can recommend the proper course of treatment. Each year the arrival of spring brings hay fever season, which usually lasts until the fall. Hay fever is an allergic reaction to plant pollen which is produced in large quantities by weeds, grasses, and trees and carried by the wind for miles.
Pollen triggers an allergic reaction in people suffering from hay fever.
Symptoms include violent sneezing, itchy and watery eyes, a runny or clogged nose, and an itchy throat or mouth. In extreme cases, symptoms can result in fatigue, loss of appetite, and irritability. As a consequence, many sufferers are forced to miss work or school. Treatment of hay fever includes prevention, medication, and immunotherapy, or allergy shots, for severe cases. To prevent hay fever symptoms, avoid outdoor activities on windy days, and stay inside in the morning, when pollen levels are highest.