A sore throat is often associated with colds or infections, but it can also be a symptom of seasonal allergies. During times of high pollen, especially in the early spring and summer, many people experience throat irritation along with other allergy symptoms. If your throat feels scratchy, dry, or irritated during allergy season, pollen may be the cause. Understanding how pollen affects the throat and how to distinguish allergy-related symptoms from illness can help you ...