When the immune system reacts to allergens, it attempts to mount a strong defence. Because much of its defence relies on blocking out or getting rid of offending allergens, most allergy symptoms have something to do with inflammation. Congested nasal passages can turn into a runny nose and swollen, red eyes can become itchy and watery.
The sinus pressure of congestion combined with the exhaustion from sneezing, coughing, blowing your nose, or gasping for air can lead to sleeplessness and some difficulty concentrating on everyday tasks.
If you suffer from seasonal allergies, you may notice that your allergy symptoms are worse in the morning. This is because pollen counts are the highest in the morning.
If you think you are suffering from allergy symptoms and you're not sure whether you should see your doctor or go to the pharmacy, take our Allergy Quick Test to find out.
