Sneeze? WHAT’S MAKING ME

Three reasons allergies could be hitting you this year – and how to feel better fast 1 IS IT A COLD OR ALLERGIES?

YOU CAN DEVELOP ALLERGIES AT ANY AGE

Just because you never had allergies growing up doesn’t mean that you’re o the hook. Symptoms can crop up in your 20s, 30s, 40s – pretty much at any point. Blame a combination of genes and environmental triggers. You might have had the problem all along, but just didn’t know. For example, you might have a mould allergy but grew up in a dry climate. Or, since one allergy puts you at risk for others, you may have outgrown one sensitivity, only to develop another.

Your first step is to figure out exactly what’s triggering your reaction. Seeing an allergist to undergo a round of testing is the best way to do that.

Next, talk to the doctor about what medications will work best for you. Most people find relief from itchy eyes, a runny nose, congestion and sneezing with an over-the-counter antihistamine pill or nasal spray, although you might have to kick it up to a prescription. Often, it takes a bit of trial and error to find the right medication or combo to really get relief.

SEASONAL ALLERGIES CAN MAKE INDOOR ALLERGIES WORSE