Seasonal Allergies

📋Overview

This condition involves an overreaction of the immune system to substances that are typically harmless, such as pollen from trees, grasses, or weeds. While often called hay fever, the preferred medical term is seasonal allergic rhinitis because the symptoms are triggered by seasonal allergens rather than hay specifically.

These reactions typically manifest during the spring, summer, or early autumn when plant pollen counts are elevated in the atmosphere. The timing and severity of the response can vary depending on the specific environmental triggers present in a geographic region and the individual's sensitivity to those airborne particles.