If there’s one season associated with allergies, it’s typically spring, with its abundant buds and blooms. But if you suffer from seasonal allergies, cooler weather and changing leaves don’t necessarily mean you can put away the tissue box. Fall also brings its own share of allergies. While symptoms are similar to those of springtime allergies—nasal congestion, sneezing, and watery eyes—there are differences between the two, says Clifford Bassett, MD, a board-certified allergist at the Asthma & Allergy Center of New York, and author of The New Allergy Solution.
What causes fall allergies?
Quick science lesson: Allergies happen when our immune system reacts to a substance (like pollen or pet dander) as though it’s dangerous, and forms antibodies to attack it, even if it’s not actually harmful to us.
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