Debunking pollen and seasonal allergy myths: VERIFY fast facts [Video]

Spring means flowers blooming, trees blossoming and seedlings sprouting in most of the United States, which leads to pollen being released into the air.

Exposure to pollen in the air can cause a variety of irritating symptoms in people who are exposed to it, or none at all, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says. For people with seasonal allergies, also known as allergic rhinitis or hay fever, pollen exposure can cause sneezing, congestion and a runny nose.

Pollen in the air can also result in allergic conjunctivitis in some people, which causes red, watery, or itchy eyes, the CDC says. It can also cause asthma attacks in people who have asthma who are triggered by pollen.

We’re VERIFYING three common misconceptions about pollen and seasonal allergies.

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