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Learn all about sinus symptoms and what to do about them.
Allergy Resources
Use these seasonal allergy resources and references for information and support.
Self-Care
Self-care can complement seasonal allergy treatment and help you feel better. Use these self-care tips to reduce your allergy symptoms.
Complementary and Alternative Therapies
Natural remedies for allergies and complementary therapies such as acupuncture may relieve symptoms. Some alternative therapies for seasonal allergies may reduce inflammation.
Tests to Diagnose Seasonal Allergies
Tests for seasonal allergies can help identify specific allergens that are causing your symptoms. Allergy tests include skin prick tests, intradermal tests, and blood tests.
Symptoms of Seasonal Allergies
Seasonal allergy symptoms include runny nose, sneezing, itchy eyes, and other lesser-known symptoms. Are your symptoms seasonal allergy symptoms, or something else?
Risk Factors for Allergies
Do you have allergy risk factors? Find out what increases your risk of developing seasonal allergies.
Common Seasonal Allergens
The most common seasonal allergens are airborne pollens and mold spores. These common allergens are at their highest levels from spring through fall.
Seasonal Allergies
Do you have seasonal allergies? Get information on allergy symptoms, causes, treatments, and home remedies.
Easy Ways to Soothe Your Sinus Symptoms (2009-07-01)
What are some doctor recommended ways to alleviate sinus pain?
Getting to Know Your Nose (2009-07-01)
How can I figure out what my sinus symptoms mean?
Clear Your Head (2009-07-01)
How can I help my sinus symptoms?
Cold & Flu
Learn more about treating and preventing your cold and flu symptoms.
Learn More: Stuffy, Runny Nose
Allergies, airborne irritants, infections, and some medications can also upset the natural balance in your nose, resulting in congestion, runny nose, or both.
Ear Tubes
When are tubes placed in ears?
Hearing Loss
Can earaches lead to hearing loss?
Prevention
How can I prevent earaches and infections?
Home Care
What can I do for my earache at home?
Professional Care
How can a doctor help with my earache?
Diagnosis
How is an earache diagnosed?
Symptoms
What are the symptoms of earaches?
Causes
What causes and earache?
Definition of an Earache
What is an earache?
Symptoms of Dehydration
How can diarrhea lead to dehydration?
Cold and Flu Resources
Where can I find reliable resources and websites to learn more about cold and flu?
Flu Medications
What flu medications are currently available?
Prevention
How can I prevent myself from getting a cold or the flu?
When to Call the Doctor for a Cold or the Flu
When should I call the doctor for cold or flu symptoms?
Professional Care
How will a professional take care of my flu and cold symptoms?
Cold and Flu Home Care
How can I take care of my flu and cold symptoms at home?
Cold and Flu Symptoms
What are the symptoms of colds and flu?
Introduction to Cold and Flu
A cold and the flu are common ailments during the colder months. Since both are viral in nature, neither can be treated with antibiotics. There are specific antiviral flu medications available if the flu is diagnosed within 48 hours.
Immunotherapy
Allergen immunotherapy can provide long-term relief from allergy symptoms. Immunotherapy works by changing your body's reaction to a specific allergen.
Medications to Treat Allergies
Allergy medications are available over the counter and by prescription. You may need a combination of allergy drugs or only one allergy medicine.
Avoiding Allergens
Try these tips for avoiding allergens or minimizing exposure to allergens such as pollen and mold. Avoiding allergens is key to reducing symptoms.
When to See a Doctor
An allergy diagnosis is made by your doctor or allergist. Find out when to see a doctor about your symptoms and what to expect at your appointment.
Stuffy, Runny Nose Health Quiz
What do my sinus symptoms mean?
What Are Seasonal Allergies?
Seasonal allergic rhinitis is also known as seasonal allergies. When allergic rhinitis symptoms occur only in certain seasons, they're usually caused by pollen or mold.
Cold and Flu Health-e-Quiz
Where can I take an online Cold and Flu Health Quiz?
Seasonal Allergies Health Assessment
Where can I take an online Seasonal Allergies Health Assessment?
Stuffy, Runny Nose Resources
Where can I find reliable resources and websites to learn more about nose health - runny noses, congestion?
When to Call a Doctor
When should I call the doctor for congestion or runny nose?
Relieving Symptoms: Self-Care
What remedies work for relieving stuffed, congested, or runny noses?
Causes: Other
What can cause nasal irritation?
Causes: Nonallergic Vasomotor Rhinitis
What is nonallergic vasomotor rhinitis and why does it irritate my nose?
Causes: Sinus Infection (Sinusitis)
Congestion and a runny nose can be caused by a sinus infection.
Causes: Allergies (Allergic Rhinitis)
Congestion and runny noses can be caused by allergies.
Causes: Common Cold
Are congestion and runny nose the symptoms of the common cold?
Nose Health 101
What happens inside the nose?
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