Grass Pollen Causing Miserable Allergies Across the Country

Grass Pollen Causing Miserable Allergies Across the Country By Daniel More, MD  May and June bring grass pollen to many parts of the country. Grass pollen is a major cause of nasal allergy symptoms, often because grass pollinates for very brief periods of time -- and therefore in very large amounts. Grass allergy can manifest as nasal and eye allergies, asthma, skin rashes and even food allergies.  The Different Symptoms of Grass Allergies  Grass pollen is known to cause a variety of different allergic reactions. Grass pollen is present in the air in the late spring and early summer months, which can cause allergic rhinitis, allergic conjunctivitis and asthma. Direct skin contact with grass, from sitting in the grass or mowing the lawn, can cause itching of the skin -- urticaria and atopic dermatitis. Grass allergy can also be associated with the fruit pollen syndrome resulting in food allergies to tomatoes, potatoes and peaches. READ NOW The Latest Treatments for Grass Pollen Allergy  In 2014, the FDA has approved two new products for the treatment of grass pollen allergy. These products, called Oralair and Grastek, are sublingual immunotherapy tablets. Both exist as an oral disintegrating tablet that is placed and held under the tongue. The tablets are taken daily until the end of the pollen season, although in the case of Grastek, can also be taken continuously for a total of 3 years. READ NOW 5 Unusual Ways to Treat Spring Allergies  Despite the wide variety of therapies for the treatment of allergies, there are a number of unusual or unproven therapies that people use for the treatment of allergy symptoms. I would suggest that anyone considering using any of the following methods to treat nasal allergy symptoms consult their physician, preferably an allergist, prior to starting a treatment. Learn about 5 unusual ways to deal with your springtime allergy symptoms. READ NOW Advertisement READ THESE NEXT Could You Have BPD? Quiz: Are You an 'Adrenaline Junkie?' What Does Your Diet Say About You? Quiz: What's Your Yoga Personality? Does Your Child Have Any Food Allergy Symptoms? Self Test: How Resilient Are You? Quiz: How Assertive Are You? Quiz: What Are Your Stress Symptoms? AN ABOUT.COM BRAND You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the Allergies newsletter. If you wish to unsubscribe, please click here 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor, New York, NY, 10036 © 2016 Verywell.com - All rights reserved. Privacy Policy.