Seasonal allergies are simply a minor annoyance. Some people have reactions so severe they spend their days tired and irritable and have decreased work productivity. Kids can throw temper tantrums, become hyperactive, and have problems concentrating and learning in school. Allergic rhinitis sufferers miss 4 million work and school days collectively each year, according to Dr. Mark Dykewicz, associate professor of internal medicine in the division of allergy and immunology, St. Louis University. People with seasonal allergies should just avoid pollen.
Outdoor mold grows on soil, grass, fallen leaves and rotting logs.
Although allergy sufferers can try to minimize their exposure to mold, dust mites and pet dander, removing the source is often unrealistic or excessive, according to Dykewicz. Children rarely suffer from seasonal allergies. Allergies run in families. They're more common in children born to parents who are allergic, particularly if the parents are allergic to more than one substance. If you didn't have seasonal allergies as a child, you won't get them in adulthood.