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Should you get tested for seasonal allergies?

8 August, 2024
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Optum Medical Care, P.C.
Should you get tested for seasonal allergies?

Pollen allergies happen in the fall, too. If you’ve got a runny nose and itchy eyes, you may need to see a doctor.

You might think that seasonal allergies are just a spring thing. Not true. Autumn brings pollen from the ragweed plant to many parts of the U.S. And if you’re allergic to it, you may find yourself dealing with watery eyes, a runny or stuffy nose and an itchy throat.

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