Know your specific triggers with allergy testing

What to Do

Get tested by an allergist to identify your specific pollen triggers (tree, grass, ragweed, mold). This lets you target prevention to the exact weeks that matter for you.

Why It Works

Different people react to different pollens, and each pollen type has a distinct season. Knowing whether you are allergic to birch (early spring), grass (late spring), or ragweed (fall) means you can time medications, window-closing, and lifestyle adjustments precisely rather than guessing.

Tips

• Skin prick testing is fast (results in 15-20 minutes) and can test dozens of allergens in one visit
• Blood tests (specific IgE) are an alternative if you cannot stop antihistamines before testing
• Component-resolved testing can identify cross-reactivity (e.g., birch-allergic people reacting to raw apples)
• Testing is a one-time investment that guides years of targeted management