What Is Urticaria?
8. Are Hives Related to Seasonal Allergies?
While hives are typically an allergic reaction to some external substance, seasonal allergies do not often make the condition worse. Only in rare instances have pollen allergies or other seasonal factors been identified as the triggers. You need to remember that for chronic urticaria sufferers, the condition is year-round, which means it is multi-seasonal.
Therefore, seasonal shifts or changes cannot be the main trigger or influence. Instead, urticaria is an immune system response to some outside factor that is present throughout the year, which is why it is often related to food or medication. The best way to determine your trigger is to speak with an allergist who can perform multiple tests to try and identify your triggers.
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