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| Say "summer" and most people think beach vacations and ice pops -- not sneezing and itching. But allergy triggers don't take the summer off. |
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| If you have any of the following symptoms, allergies could be to blame: |
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| • | Runny nose | | | • | Itchy eyes | | | • | Sneezing | | | • | Coughing | | |
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 | | Get fast tips for summer allergy relief with our free app. | | | | | | | | |
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| Ragweed, one of the most common summer allergy triggers, usually arrives in full force in August. Other culprits include: |
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| • | Grass pollen | | | • | Molds | | | • | Dust mites | | |
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| Be warned that dust mites peak during the summer as they thrive in humid temperatures. And summer air pollution can make your allergy symptoms even worse. |
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| If you've been diagnosed with summer allergies, a number of over-the-counter treatments can provide relief: |
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| • | Antihistamines | | | • | Nasal spray decongestants | | | • | Eyedrops | | | • | Nasal irrigation | | |
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| Try these tips to keep your allergy triggers at bay: |
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| • | Stay indoors during high pollen count days. | | | • | Clean your home air filters often. | | | • | Keep the humidity in your home between 30% and 50% to cut down on dust mites. | | |
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| Find more ways to fight back in Your Guide to Summer Allergies: http://www.webmd.com/allergies/guide/summer-allergies. |
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