Allergies are our bodies’ responses to threats to our immune systems. They occur when our immune systems see and try to fight a potential threat. Depending on the severity of the allergy, some people might experience mild symptoms, while others have more serious reactions. During the springtime, many people suffer from moderate to severe allergy symptoms as a result of the spring bloom season. These allergens can be tricky to avoid, making it important to know how to manage them effectively. Keep reading to learn about allergy symptoms.
If you’re suffering from common illness symptoms and are curious whether you are sick, or suffering from allergies - AFC Urgent Care Linden can help. Our board-certified medical providers are trained to recognize common allergy symptoms and provide treatment to help keep you comfortable during spring allergy season. Simply walk into the clinic, or schedule an appointment online.
What Causes Spring Allergies?
Allergies occur when your immune system incorrectly recognizes certain substances, called allergens, as harmful. There are many different kinds of allergens that you can be allergic to, especially during the spring season, which means that there are also many different allergy symptoms that you may experience.
During the spring season, most allergy symptoms are caused by plant blooms. Pollen and dust travel easily in the air which make them difficult to avoid. Depending on the climate, certain seasons or years may cause you to have more severe symptoms and vice versa.
Seasonal Allergy Symptoms
In the same way that there are many different allergies there are also many symptoms that seasonal allergies can cause. Allergy symptoms can be difficult to diagnose because they often mimic illness symptoms. Symptoms like sneezing, a runny nose and nasal congestion are all very common allergy symptoms that can be confused with having a mild illness like a cold. Itchy eyes, rashes and hives are sometimes more easily identifiable as allergy symptoms. Seasonal allergies are unlikely to cause severe reactions that lead to your throat closing, however, it is always important to monitor for severe symptoms so that you can seek medical attention.
The duration of allergy symptoms depends on the type of allergy and the person's sensitivity to it. Seasonal allergy symptoms tend to last anywhere from a few weeks to months, depending on what you’re allergic to and how often you’re exposed to it. If you think you are suffering from seasonal allergies, identifying and avoiding the allergens that trigger your symptoms is key to staying symptom free during seasonal allergy season. Medication is also a valuable tool in managing allergy symptoms.
Visit AFC Urgent Care Linden for Same-Day Allergy Symptom Diagnosis & Treatment
Seasonal allergies can be difficult to identify and correctly manage on your own. Seeking medical care is the best way to identify the cause of your symptoms, and ensure that you can properly and effectively treat them. At AFC Urgent Care Linden, our walk-in clinic offers rapid symptom diagnosis and treatment services for patients in Linden, NJ, and the surrounding communities. Simply walk into the clinic or use the button below to schedule an appointment online in advance.
Our clinic is conveniently located and accepts walk-in patients daily. If you’re in need of prompt symptom diagnosis and releif, you can count on AFC Urgent Care Linden. Our medical staff is board-certified and trained to identify common allergy symptoms and provide a customized treatment plan to help you get symptom relief. We accept most medical insurance plans and offer affordable care. Walk into the clinic today!
