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    Allergies are often caused by environmental factors like pollen, dust, mold and smoke. Pollen consists of tiny grains released by plants that can cause allergic reactions when inhaled or touched. Seasonal allergies and colds share some similar symptoms but allergies typically last longer and are influenced by a person's exposure to specific allergens.

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    Allergies are often caused by environmental factors like pollen, dust, mold and smoke. Pollen consists of tiny grains released by plants that can cause allergic reactions when inhaled or touched. Seasonal allergies and colds share some similar symptoms but allergies typically last longer and are influenced by a person's exposure to specific allergens.

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    Allergies are often caused by environmental factors like pollen, dust, mold and smoke. Pollen consists of tiny grains released by plants that can cause allergic reactions when inhaled or touched. Seasonal allergies and colds share some similar symptoms but allergies typically last longer and are influenced by a person's exposure to specific allergens.

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    What Causes Allergies?

    @Homoeopathy18

    🔵Many factors contribute to allergies.

    🔵 Most allergies are caused by environmental factors such as pollen, dust, mold, smoke and pollution.
    Some people are allergic to foods and medications, which may cause more severe reactions than
    environmental allergens .

    🔵Allergy season can make people miserable with symptoms of hay fever, causing them to want to take
    medications.
    A variety of allergy medications are available for the treatment of allergic rhinitis. Given the number of
    choices available, almost everyone can find a medicine that will help them get through allergy
    season.Ah..there is no board hanging outside the medicine counter “five purchase of allergy medicines
    and sixth one is free”.

    What is Pollen?

    🔵Pollen consists of tiny, egg-shaped, powdery grains released from flowering plants, which are carried by
    the wind or insects and serve to cross-pollinate other plants of the same type for reproductive purposes.
    When pollen is present in the air, it can land in a person’s eyes, nose, lungs and skin and causes allergic
    reaction.
    Pollen that is spread by the wind is usually the main cause of seasonal allergies, while pollen that relies on
    insects (such as the honeybee) to carried it to other plants do not. Most plants with bright, vibrant flowers,
    such as roses, are pollinated by insects and do not generally cause seasonal allergies since the pollen is
    not usually present in the air. Symptoms of pollen allergy may include allergic rhinitis (hay fever),
    allergic conjunctivitis as well as allergic asthma.
    An allergist can help determine if you have seasonal allergies, and to which types of pollen (trees, weeds
    or grasses) you are allergic to. This is accomplished through allergy testing, which typically involves skin
    testing or a blood test. Allergy testing can be helpful in predicting the times of the year that you are likely
    to experience allergy symptoms
    How Can I Tell if I Have Seasonal Allergies or a Cold?

    A cold will usually last two weeks or less. Colds can last longer, but usually they will clear up within two
    weeks. Seasonal allergies last until the pollen or other allergen that you are allergic to is gone or you are
    no longer exposed to it.
    While every cold is different, certain cold symptoms are very common and occur with most colds. The
    most common cold symptoms which helps one decide if one has a cold or something else

    1. Congestion:
    This could be a stuffy or runny nose, or a "full" feeling in the head. Sneezing is also common with colds.

    2 Watery Eyes:
    Eyes could be runny, or you may just feel like you have more tears than usual.

    3 Itching in nose throat or eyes:

    Itchiness or a feeling like you need to scratch inside your nose, throat and eyes is common with a cold.

    4 .Drowsiness:
    You may feel like you have not had enough sleep or you just don't have the energy to do everyday
    activities

    5. Fever:
    Fever is rare in adults, but may be more common in children. If your fever goes above 101 degrees, it is
    probably more than a cold and you should contact your doctor.

    6 Cough:
    You may have a dry or productive cough. If you are coughing up green or yellow mucous and it is painful
    to cough, you should contact your doctor. You should also consult your doctor if you are coughing up
    bright red blood or bloody mucous. This could be a sign of a more serious condition.

    7 Headache:
    Headaches are very common when you have a cold. Congestion puts pressure on the sinus area causing
    your head to hurt.

    Time is the Only Solution


    Sadly, there is no miracle cure for a cold. They tend to last between one and two weeks and the only sure
    cure is to wait it out. Over the counter medications can be helpful to treat symptoms so you can go about
    your daily activities. Some natural remedies may also have an effect on the length of your cold or your
    general feeling of well being. But the only real treatment is the one thing no one has enough of...time...!

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