This instructional document, provided by the FDA Office of Women’s Health, defines allergic reactions as the body’s response to typical substances like pollen or dust mites. The text focuses heavily on hay fever, noting it is one of the most common allergies affecting millions of Americans and describing symptoms such as sneezing and itchy, watery eyes. To determine the specific cause of a reaction, doctors may use skin tests or blood tests that look for elevated IgE proteins. Treatment recommendations are outlined, focusing on avoiding environmental triggers, taking medications, or receiving a series of allergy shots over time. Furthermore, the source provides a clear comparative chart that helps distinguish the duration and onset of hay fever symptoms from those associated with the common cold.

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