{"id":9367,"date":"2020-03-10T10:00:25","date_gmt":"2020-03-10T14:00:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/?p=9367"},"modified":"2026-04-24T14:26:16","modified_gmt":"2026-04-24T18:26:16","slug":"best-seasonal-allergy-medicine","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/best-seasonal-allergy-medicine\/","title":{"rendered":"Allergy Meds 101: Your seasonal allergy med questions answered"},"content":{"rendered":"

More than 50 million people in the U.S. experience allergies every year, according to the <\/span>American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology<\/span>. In other words, if seasonal allergies have you sneezing, coughing, and blowing your nose\u2014you\u2019re not alone. Fortunately, there are many options to get rid of those pesky symptoms if you\u2019re having an allergic reaction to something in the air.<\/span><\/p>\n

As pharmacists, we\u2019ve seen it all and know all the choices you have for seasonal allergy medicine. Here are answers to common questions about these options.<\/span><\/p>\n

RELATED: <\/b>Allergy statistics<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n

1. What is the difference between seasonal and perennial allergies?<\/span><\/h2>\n

Seasonal allergies, <\/b>also called hay fever or allergic rhinitis, generally occur around the same time each year. In many areas of the U.S., spring allergies start in February, lasting until early summer. In the late summer and fall, ragweed and mold allergies may be more common.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Perennial allergies<\/b> can affect you year-round\u2014not just allergy season\u2014or occur intermittently at different times. Common causes of perennial allergies include mold, dust mites, insects, and pet dander.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Regardless of the type of allergy, when your immune system tries to fight the cause of the reaction, you may experience any or all of these symptoms:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n