Seasonal vs. Year-round Allergies

Some people sneeze and have a runny nose or nasal congestion only at certain times of the year, usually when pollen counts are high. But for others, nasal allergy symptoms are problematic all year long. Nasal allergy symptoms—whether seasonal or year-round—occur when we inhale certain substances, called allergens, that travel through the air.

Seasonal Allergies

If your nasal allergy symptoms come and go with the seasons, you probably have seasonal allergic rhinitis. Seasonal allergic rhinitis is also known as hay fever or outdoor allergies. Most likely, your triggers are outdoor substances such as:

• Grass, weed, or tree pollens
• Outdoor mold spores

Year-round Allergies

If you tend to have nasal allergy symptoms year-round, it's probably because your triggers are indoor allergens such as:

• Dust
• Molds
• Cockroach droppings
• Pet dander

Some people with year-round nasal allergies find that their symptoms get even worse during certain seasons.

Medications for Seasonal Allergies

Don't worry! You can do something about your nasal allergy symptoms. Ask your doctor about RHINOCORT AQUA, a nasal spray that offers gentle relief. RHINOCORT AQUA helps provide effective nasal allergy relief for seasonal and year-round nasal allergies in patients 6 years of age and older. And it is scent-free and alcohol-free. RHINOCORT AQUA is available by prescription only.

The more you know about nasal allergies, the easier it will be to prevent or reduce allergy symptoms before they can get the best of you. Be sure to continue reading on this site about allergy triggers, allergic rhinitis, and how to tell the difference between nasal allergy symptoms and cold symptoms.