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Patients & Consumers Online Tools Find an Allergist / Immunologist Pollen Counts Diseases 101 Drug Guide Featured Resources » AAAAI Tips Brochures Topic of the Month Information Request Form Donate Now Constituencies » Patients & Consumers Contact Search by Condition (A-Z) Request a Speaker Smoke Free Homes Referral Guidelines Breakthroughs in Bioscience Other Resources En Español Just for Kids Seniors		Allergic Conditions: Outdoor Allergens Seasonal allergic rhinitis, often referred to as "hay fever," affects more than 35 million people in the U.S. These seasonal allergies are caused by substances called allergens. Airborne pollens and mold spores are outdoor allergens that commonly trigger symptoms during the spring and fall. During these times, seasonal allergic rhinitis sufferers experience increased symptoms—sneezing, congestion, a runny nose, and itchiness in the nose, roof of the mouth, throat, eyes and ears—depending on where they live in the country and the exact allergen to which they are allergic. Resources about outdoor allergens: Q&A for the Media About Pollen Outdoor Allergens Tip Brochure The National Allergy Bureau FAQs About Molds The Allergy Report – Molds/Fungi  Please visit an allergist for more information on allergic disease and your individual medical condition. If you need to locate an allergist in your area, visit the Academy’s online Physician Referral Directory. <back>
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