Dear NP

Dear NP,

I suffer from seasonal allergies that are not responsive to multiple antihistamines. I require frequent regimens of prescription steroids to help control my allergy symptoms of swollen eyes, sneezing and cough. How do I know when my allergies are severe enough to see a specialist for allergy testing?

Dear Reader,

Seasonal allergies are a problem for many people. About 24 million people in the United States suffer from seasonal allergies.

An allergic reaction to pollen from trees, grasses, and weeds causes most seasonal allergies. Symptoms occur more frequently in the spring and fa...