Springtime can bring beautiful flowers, warmer weather, and more hours of sun. But springtime also brings many people seasonal allergy symptoms. Springtime allergies affect millions of people every year, and symptoms can vary from person to person depending on the severity of the allergy. While irritation in the throat is a common symptom of seasonal allergies, coughing up mucus is not a typical symptom of springtime allergies.
If you’re experiencing symptoms like a productive cough and are in need of symptom diagnosis, AFC Urgent Care Back Bay is here to help. Walk into our urgent care clinic or save your spot online below for rapid same-day care in Boston, MA. We’re open 7 days a week from 8am to 8pm.
Is Coughing a Symptom of Spring Allergies?
During the early spring months when the weather first begins to shift, it may seem like everyone is sick. Spring allergy season and cold and flu season directly follow each other. This can make it difficult to understand whether your symptoms are caused by an illness or by springtime allergies. Spring allergies often affect the upper respiratory system, including the sinuses and lungs.
Spring allergy symptoms are caused by irritation to the airways, not by an infection. If you’re coughing up mucus, especially discolored mucus, you likely are sick and not experiencing symptoms of spring allergies. If your cough feels like a tickle in the throat, you may be experiencing symptoms of spring allergies.
Other Common Symptoms of Spring Allergies
Spring allergies can cause a variety of symptoms. Symptoms may vary from person to person depending on how severe the allergy is or how often you’re exposed to an allergen. For most people, spring allergy symptoms include:
- Sneezing
- Sore throat
- Cough
- Itchy eyes
- Rash
- Nasal congestion
- Runny nose
- Hives
How to Manage Seasonal Allergy Symptoms
Seasonal allergy symptoms can be difficult to manage. If your allergies are flaring up every time you leave the house, it can be difficult to go about your daily routine. If you suspect your symptoms are caused by allergies, you can start by taking a maintenance dose of an antihistamine to reduce the immune response to allergens. Similarly, there are many OTC medications available to target specific symptoms, including eye drops for irritated eyes, nasal sprays for runny noses, and decongestants. If your allergies are relentless and you’re unable to find relief from your symptoms, you may need specialized care from an allergist.
Visit AFC Back Bay for Allergy Symptom Diagnosis & Treatment
Seasonal allergy symptoms can be difficult to manage during the spring season. If you’re experiencing symptoms of spring allergies or feel under the weather and aren’t sure whether your symptoms are caused by allergies or an illness, AFC Urgent Care Back Bay can help. Our walk-in urgent care clinic is open 7 days a week and accepts walk-in patients daily. We’re conveniently located in Boston’s Back Bay neighborhood, simply walk in for same-day care.
Our board-certified providers are trained to accurately diagnose common allergy symptoms and provide effective relief. We treat patients of all ages, and never require you to schedule an appointment in advance. Our clinic works with most medical providers and offers competitive rates for our care. Simply walk into the clinic, or give us a call at (617) 869-0500 to learn more.
