Feeling Groggy? Under the Weather? Allergies Might Be the Cause
How can you tell if you or your child is having trouble sleeping because of the changes of daylight savings time or if the issue is something more? They may be suffering from seasonal allergies.
Seasonal allergies, or as it is clinically known, allergic rhinitis, is a common chronic condition affecting millions of adults and children across the nation, with onset symptoms beginning in early childhood.
People with these allergies are typically affected by seasonal allergen occurring in spring, summer, and fall, commonly from mold spores or pollen from tree, grass and weeds. Symptoms often include itchy nose, itchy eyes, itchy throat, sneezing, runny nose, stuffy nose or feeling tired due to poor sleep. When allergies are severe enough, it can even negatively impact your quality of life.
During the upcoming pollen allergy season, there are few steps you can take which can help you reduce your allergy symptoms: