If you have fall allergies, you're probably familiar with the symptoms. If you need a refresher, Dr. Parikh lists a few: Itchy watery eyes, stuffy nose, a dry cough,wheezing, shortness of breath, sore throat, itchy throat, itchy ears, rashes such as eczema or hives, and headache. One thing I keep in mind is that allergies tend to affect the upper airway, at least according to an interview
James Hildreth, PhD, MD, president and CEO of Nashvilles Meharry Medical College,
gave to Refinery29. Hence, the chin-up symptoms.References
^ James Hildreth (www.mmc.edu)
^ gave to Refinery29 (www.refinery29.com)