A sore throat might not seem like a symptom of allergies, but it definitely is, said Warner Carr, MD, an allergist and fellow of the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology.

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The reason is simple: When you have allergens in your airways, your nose runs, creating a nasal drip that seeps in your throat, irritating the skin there, Dr. Carr explained. 

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You can treat your sore throat with over-the-counter medications, and stop nasal drip with antihistamines from your local pharmacy, Dr. Carr said. If symptoms persist, seek medical advice — you might need a prescription nasal spray, or another form of treatment to soothe your symptoms.

Besides medical therapies, there are non-medical steps you can take to stop allergy symptoms, Dr. Carr said. "Limit your pollen exposure: Roll up the windows in your car or home, run a fan at home to circulate air through your house. When you're outdoors, pollen is falling on you, so take a shower every night, so you're not sleeping in what you're allergic to," he said. 

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