(iVillage Total Health) - If sniffles, itchy, watery eyes and runny nose have you reaching for tissues mid-sneeze, you are probably not alone. Weather reports and experts say this spring has already produced extremely high levels of yellow pollen blanketing many areas of the country.
The American Academy of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery (also known as ear, nose and throat or ENT specialists) is urging people with outdoor allergies to take steps to minimize their misery. In addition, the ENT academy cautioned that some allergic individuals may experience hearing changes, scratchy sore throats, hoarseness and cough. In severe cases, allergies can also lead to balance disturbances, facial and throat tissue swelling, skin irritation, respiratory problems and asthma attacks.
