Many people suffer from allergies whether it be seasonally or year round. Many people will assume that their allergic reactions are occurring from the changes in the air. However, before you assume that your allergic reaction is normal and doesn't need to be treated by an allergy specialist, you need to know these four things about allergies:

1. You Can't Assume that You Know What Your Allergic To: Many people are quick to say that their allergies are due to the pollen in the air. However, this may not be the case, which means that you are not managing it correctly. To ensure that you know exactly what it is that you are allergic to, you will want to visit an allergy specialist. They will provide skin testing to determine what you are allergic to. At this point, they can prescribe medication that will help manage it properly. 
2. You Can't Rely on Over-the-Counter Medication: Since you may have assumed that you know what you are allergic to, you are probably buying over the counter medication that isn't actually going to manage your allergies. Instead, it's better to have a prescription from an allergy specialist since this medication will pinpoint the exact problem and correct it. You may be able to find over the counter medications for this specific type of allergy once you know what it is, but most likely it isn't going to be as strong as a prescription medication. 
3. Allergy Shots Might Work: One treatment option you may be offered over a prescription medication is allergy shots that you will receive once a week for a few months. This is great for long-term relief, but may not be worth it if your allergy symptoms only occur during certain times of the year.
4. You Need to Take Pet Allergies Seriously: Some people don't take pet allergies seriously. The problem with this is that pet dander, which is what you are allergic to stays in the air longer than other allergens. This means that you are pretty much constantly breathing it in, which can cause terrible suffering and even breathing problems. To manage it while still being able to keep your pet, you need to keep your pet out of your bedroom and invest in an air purifier. If you feel that you may be allergic to your pet, be sure to get tested right away. 

When you know these four things about allergies, you can be sure that you start to manage them properly.