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Indoor & Outdoor Allergies
Pollen Allergy
Reactions to tree, grass, or weed pollen — the most common cause of seasonal allergies. Your symptoms tell us which pollens you're sensitive to; testing confirms it.
Medically Reviewed
Dr. Payel Gupta, MD
Triple Board-Certified Allergist & Immunologist
Last reviewed: May 2026
Overview
Pollen allergy causes seasonal symptoms when trees, grasses, and weeds release pollen into the air. Timing and severity depend on the specific allergen and where you live.
symptoms
- Sneezing, runny or congested nose
- Itchy, watery, or red eyes
- Throat itch, post-nasal drip
- Fatigue during peak season
triggers
- Tree pollen (early spring)
- Grass pollen (late spring and summer)
- Weed pollen (late summer and fall)
testing
- Skin prick or blood testing for pollen allergens
- Correlation with pollen calendar
treatment
avoidance
- Check daily pollen counts
- Stay indoors when counts are high
- Shower and change after being outdoors
medications
- Oral and nasal antihistamines
- Nasal corticosteroids
- Allergy shots or sublingual immunotherapy
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