Allergies are extremely common and over time everyone is likely to develop at least a few.

Anyone can have an allergy to anything at any time, so figuring out the culprit involves detective work, maybe an educated guess, and sometimes even a trip to the allergist for testing.

A lot of people manage their allergies on their own: there are good herbal and over-the-counter treatments that are often safe and effective. Avoidance is helpful if you can do it, but it is often impossible to avoid your allergens. When the trees are all in bloom and the pollen is falling so fast that it coats your car in the morning? You can’t just live in a plastic bag until it’s over. I