Four things you might not know about fall allergies (BPT) - As
most allergy sufferers will tell you, allergy symptoms can
always be bothersome, turning any time of year into sneezing
season. A runny nose, itchy eyes and scratchy throat can arise
as the days get shorter and the leaves begin to change. The fall
can be especially difficult for people who are sensitive to mold
and ragweed pollen. But these seasonal elements aren't the only
triggers that can make symptoms worse this time of year. There
are also a few lesser known triggers. Here are four things you
might not know about fall allergies, courtesy of the American
College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology: * Hay fever - Hay
fever, a term from a bygone era, actually has nothing to do with
hay. Instead, it's a general term used to describe the symptoms
of late summer allergies. Ragweed is a common cause of hay
fever, which is also known as allergic rhinitis . The plant
usually begins to pollinate in mid-August and may continue to be
a problem until a hard