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5 Things People Who Suffer From Seasonal Allergies Understand

Pollen is my biggest fear during springtime.

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5 Things People Who Suffer From Seasonal Allergies Understand
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For those of us that suffer from seasonal allergies, I'm sorry. I'm sorry you too have to face the spring season inside your house. Every day, I wish that I could just step outside for a bit and enjoy the warm spring air. But the second I do, my eyes swell up, my nose starts running and my watering eyes begin to feel like Niagra Falls. I immediately walk back inside and sneeze ten times in a row before my eyes stop watering and I can breathe through half of one nostril. Here are some commonalities all seasonal allergy-ridden people understand:

1. Swollen & watering eyes, stuffed & running nose, itchy & red eyes

All the results of this horror called "pollen." Which brings me to my next point...

2. The literal fear of pollen

Someone: "Oh look at these flowers, they're so pretty!" Person w/ allergies: "Oh, you mean the bouquets of death?"

I don't dare to step near a tree, a plant, a venus fly trap, or if possible, I don't even step on a blade of grass.

3. Not being able to go outside

Remember the episode of Spongebob when he's afraid to go outside? That's how it feels to be a person suffering from seasonal allergies.

4. Running out of tissues when you're on the go

Nothing is worse than shopping at a store, or sitting in class when you really need a tissue but realize you ran out. The only solution is to find the nearest bathroom and stock up on toilet paper for the rest of your day out.

5. Trying to find the best medicine that works for you

I've done it all; Claritin, Claritin D, Zyrtec, Benedryl, Sudafed, Flonase, natural honey, etc. Nothing has worked as efficiently for me as Rootology. It's made of all-natural herbs and magic. If nothing else works for you, I definitely recommend trying it!

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