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Teen Life From Ellen Friedrichs, your About Teen Life Editor There has been a lot of talk this spring about just how bad this allergy season has been. And teens are not exempt from the effects! These can range from mild to really serious. Here are some tips for surviving high pollen counts and the runny eyes, sore throats and drippy noses that often accompany this time of year. How to Combat Spring Allergies Spring is the most common time of the year for people to experience seasonal allergy symptoms. As the weather gets warmer and plants start to bloom, trees and grasses release pollen into the air, triggering allergic symptoms in those with seasonal allergies. Colorful flowers also bloom in the spring, and are often blamed as the cause of spring allergies. In addition to plants, exposure to pet rabbits received as Easter presents may also be a reason why allergy symptoms can flare during the spring... Read more See More About:  spring allergies  hay fever  fall allergies Recognizing Allergy Symptoms Most everyone has an idea of what an allergy is. Allergies are so common, in fact, that it seems acceptable to discuss allergy symptoms with perfect strangers. An allergy is an abnormal reaction by a person's immune system to a normally harmless substance. A person without allergies would have no reaction to this substance, but when a person who is allergic encounters the trigger, the body reacts by releasing chemicals which cause allergy symptoms... Read more See More About:  allergy testing  allergy treatment  prevention of allergies Is Allegra a Good Antihistamine for Allergies? Allegra (fexofenadine) is a newer generation antihistamine approved for the treatment of allergic rhinitis (hay fever) and urticaria (hives) for adults and children 6 months of age and older... Read more See More About:  antihistamines  hay fever treatment  allergy shots Is it a Cold or Allergies? Here's the scenarios: you've had a runny nose, been sneezing and coughing for several weeks. You don't have a fever and otherwise feel fine. So how can you tell if you have a cold or allergies? Here are some ways... Read More See More About:  cold symptoms  allergies  sinus infections Teen Life Ads Skin Allergies Dog Dog Allergies Pollen Allergies Dog and Allergies Skin Allergies Dogs Featured Articles Hard to Control Allergies How to Treat Kids' Seasonal Allergies Tips for Running With Seasonal Allergies Seasonal Allergies vs Year-Round Allergies Do You Have a Cold or Allergies? Allergy-Induced Asthma   More from About.com Financial Emergencies An unexpected change in your financial situation can be incredibly stressful. Here's how to cope. More> Retirement Planning Learn the top five things you need to do in order to start building a retirement nest egg. More>   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Teen Life newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2012 About.com   Advertisement