Allergy
What Are Allergies?
Allergies are caused by the body's overzealous reaction to normally harmles...
Allergies are caused by the body's overzealous reaction to normally harmless substances. Allergies can be triggered by pollen, animal dander, mold, dust, and insect droppings, or by certain foods or insect stings. Upper respiratory allergy symptoms include runny nose, itchy eyes, coughing, wheezing, and sneezing.
![stop-sneezing](https://cdn-img.health.com/sites/default/files/styles/medium_2x/public/styles/main/public/gettyimages-108201632.jpg?itok=QHx4oVz5 "It's like a scene from a low-budget horror flick: the trees are blooming, the grass is growing... and runny-nosed zombies are invading the planet! Seasonal allergies are here, but if you're one of the sniffly multitudes, you may have noticed that the "allergy season" can span most of the year (and that symptoms may flare right before your period).
Here's your best defense—from least to most invasive, medically speaking. Try the first few and you may not need to hit the pharmacy at all.")
