About Today: What You Need to Know About Spring Allergies

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Today Ah-choo! Spring has sprung, but for many of us, that's not such good news. Flowers, pollen, sunscreen, and grass can bring about hives, sinus infections, and much more. Not a very fun way to enjoy the sunny months, but there is hope - read on to better understand your body and make the most of spring, allergies and all. Why me? Before managing your allergies, it's a good idea to learn more about them. Why do I get allergies? Could it just be the flu? Quiz: Do you (or your child) have seasonal allergies? What can I do? Many people find comfort with various medications. The most popular are: Claritin Allegra, and Zyrtec But it might be worth exploring allergy shots or nasal steroids Search Related Topics:  allergy testing  allergy shots  allergic rhinitis treatment Are there more natural remedies? Acupuncture is a popular alternative There's also ear acupressure Some even believe that natural honey can help with allergies. But it's best to read the About.com Allergy Expert's rundown of alternative therapies before buying into anything too far out Can I still enjoy spring? Of course! It just requires some precautions. How to best avoid pollen Helping children with allergies Avoiding your allergy triggers How to run outside with allergies Search Related Topics:  allergy symptoms  allergy diagnosis  allergy shots Related Searches Child Allergies Eye Allergies Spring Allergies Nasal Allergies Allergy or Allergies Featured Articles Like About.com/Health on Facebook Follow About.com/Health on Twitter Check us out on Pinterest The best and worst flowers for allergy sufferers The best way to treat eye allergies How spring can inflame asthma   More from About.com Sign-up for Shareables! An every-morning rundown of the day in history, headlines and trends produced by your pals at About.com. Please sign up it's free (of course), we think you will like it! Want More From About.com Check out our social page tailored to your interest!   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About.com Today newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. If you would like to unsubscribe from all newsletters sent from About.com, please send an email to optout@about.com with "Unsubscribe" as the subject line. About.com respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor New York, NY, 10036 © 2014 About.com     Follow us on: Advertisement