[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Allergies T-Hero Section” module_class=”hero tert” _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” background_image=”https:\/\/aafa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/AAFA-Website_Tertiary_Allergies.jpg” background_position=”top_right” custom_padding=”1%||1%||true|false” global_module=”2217″ saved_tabs=”all” collapsed=”on” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” background_enable_image=”off” background_size=”initial” background_position=”bottom_left” background_horizontal_offset=”0%” custom_margin=”||||false|false” custom_padding=”2%||0px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Nav Parent Title” module_class=”tert-parent” _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” header_2_font=”|600|||||||” header_2_text_align=”left” header_2_text_color=”#FFFFFF” header_2_font_size=”32px” custom_margin=”||0px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n
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Pollen Seasons in the U.S.<\/strong><\/p>\n February \u2013 April: Trees<\/a> (some regions start as early as December or January)<\/p>\n April \u2013 early June: Grasses<\/a><\/p>\n August \u2212 first hard frost: Weeds<\/a><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”Page Content – What Is a Tree Pollen Allergy?” module_class=”secondary-intro” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” text_text_color=”#505050″ text_line_height=”1.5em” header_2_font=”|600|||||||” header_2_text_color=”#008c99″ header_2_font_size=”39px” custom_margin=”||3%||false|false” hover_enabled=”0″ locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n Tree pollen is the cause of most spring pollen allergy<\/a> symptoms. Tree pollen allergy causes seasonal allergic rhinitis<\/a>, also called “hay fever.” Pollen from weeds<\/a> and grasses also trigger allergic rhinitis.<\/p>\n Tree pollen season also often overlaps with grass pollen<\/a> in the late spring and summer. Throughout the U.S., trees produce the most pollen from February through April. But in some regions, such as the South, trees may produce pollen as early as December or January and peak at multiple times during the year.1<\/sup><\/p>\n Some trees produce large pollen you can see (a fine, yellow dust that covers outdoor surfaces). This pollen is heavy and falls near the tree. Other trees produce smaller pollen that can\u2019t be seen.\u00a0<\/p>\n This smaller pollen is light and easy for the wind to carry. Wind-carried pollen is the only type of tree pollen to which most people are sensitive. Because of this, it can easily find its way into your eyes, nose, and lungs. When that happens, tree pollen triggers the symptoms of allergic rhinitis.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”Page Content – How Do I Know If I Have Tree Pollen Allergy?” module_class=”secondary-intro” _builder_version=”4.27.3″ _module_preset=”default” text_text_color=”#505050″ text_line_height=”1.5em” header_2_font=”|600|||||||” header_2_text_color=”#008c99″ header_2_font_size=”39px” custom_margin=”||3%||false|false” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Seasonal allergic rhinitis is very common. Around 81 million people in the U.S. have seasonal allergic rhinitis.2,3<\/sup> Talk with your doctor about your symptoms. If they think you have allergic rhinitis, they will likely recommend allergy treatment. If your symptoms do not improve, ask for a referral to a board-certified allergist.<\/p>\n An allergist can diagnose a tree pollen allergy. They will ask about your personal and medical history, do a physical exam, and run tests to find out the types of trees you are allergic to<\/a>. Allergists know how to interpret the test results to give you an accurate diagnosis.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”Page Content – What Are the Symptoms of a Tree Pollen Allergy (Seasonal Allergic Rhinitis)?” module_class=”secondary-intro” _builder_version=”4.27.3″ _module_preset=”default” text_text_color=”#505050″ text_line_height=”1.5em” header_2_font=”|600|||||||” header_2_text_color=”#008c99″ header_2_font_size=”39px” custom_margin=”||3%||false|false” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n If you have a tree pollen allergy, you will only have symptoms when the pollen that you are allergic to is in the air. Symptoms of allergic rhinitis include:<\/p>\n If you have asthma and are allergic to tree pollen, you may have allergic asthma<\/a>. This means tree pollen triggers your asthma symptoms.<\/p>\n A tree pollen allergy can also cause you to have itching or swelling in or around your mouth when you eat certain foods. This is called pollen-food allergy syndrome (PFAS), also called oral allergy syndrome (OAS)<\/a>. (It can happen to people allergic to some grasses or weeds as well.)<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”Page Content – What Is Oral Allergy Syndrome or Pollen Food Allergy Syndrome?” module_class=”secondary-intro” _builder_version=”4.27.3″ _module_preset=”default” text_text_color=”#505050″ text_line_height=”1.5em” header_2_font=”|600|||||||” header_2_text_color=”#008c99″ header_2_font_size=”39px” custom_margin=”||3%||false|false” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n If you are allergic to certain trees, such as birch or alder tree pollen, you may react to certain foods.<\/p>\n PFAS happens because some tree pollen is similar to the protein in some fruits, vegetables, and nuts.4<\/sup> Your immune system gets confused and can\u2019t tell the difference between them. Eating these foods may cause your mouth, lips, tongue, and throat to itch or swell.<\/p>\n You may be able to eat foods that cause PFAS symptoms if you remove their skins and\/or cook them. Heat affects the proteins (breaks them down), so you may be able to eat these foods cooked instead of raw. For example, a fresh tomato may cause symptoms, but a person with PFAS may be able to eat cooked marinara sauce or ketchup without symptoms.<\/p>\n Birch tree pollen can cross-react with:<\/p>\nWhat Is a Tree Pollen Allergy?<\/h3>\n
How Do I Know If I Have a Tree Pollen Allergy?<\/h3>\n
What Are the Symptoms of a Tree Pollen Allergy?<\/h3>\n
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What Is Pollen-Food Allergy Syndrome?<\/h3>\n