Spring Season is here. Are You Ready?
Written by Click for Health
18 September 2025
A mix of rain and sunshine, with temperatures gradually warming. Here comes the spring. A "rebirth" with trees budding, daffodils, tulips blooming, and wildlife becoming more active.
‘Leap of the Leprechaun’ word from Irish folklore describes the sound of all the little people landing at once after their collective jump of joy, their celebration finally shaking winter's grip and telling the world it was safe to grow again.
It’s a secret signal, a geological sigh of relief that marks the true, subterranean beginning of spring, long before any flower dares to show its face to the still-cold world, and it’s high time for you to get prepared.
Click for Health brings you the key knowledge that you should know to be well prepared for the coming spring season
Understanding Spring: How will it affect our Health
The Hay Fever
Hay Fever’s relationship with the arrival of spring has a fascinating and less-discussed biological detail, and therefore, in this position, we should start being more concerned about the term “Pollen Bomb”
They release it in a massive, explosive burst—a "pollen bomb." This ensures a high concentration of pollen in the air, increasing the statistical probability that some grains will beat the odds and find their target before the window slams shut.
So Hay fever is not just a reaction to pollen, it’s an allergy. The very reason the pollen count is so intensely high and concentrated—triggering your worst symptoms—is because the trees are desperately trying to reproduce in the few days they have before their own leaves get in the way.
Your sneezes are a symptom of an ancient botanical strategy for survival.
The Symptoms of Hay Fever
These Pollen bombs can create normal vs worst-case symptoms
Normal (Moderate) Symptoms
Runny Nose - A thin, clear, watery nasal discharge. This is the body's attempt to flush out pollen particles.
Sneezing - Frequent, repetitive sneezing fits, especially after going outside.
Itchy Nose / Roof of mouth / Throat - A persistent, maddening tickle that is a classic sign of a histamine reaction.
Watery, Itchy Eyes (Allergic Conjunctivitis): Eyes that are red, itchy, and watery, but vision is unaffected.
Mild Fatigue: Feeling a bit more tired than usual, often from poor sleep due to symptoms or the body fighting the inflammation.
Worst (Severe) Symptoms
When the pollen bomb hits a highly sensitive immune system, the reaction can be severe and debilitating, often mimicking a bad cold or even the flu. The inflammation is systemic, affecting the entire body.
Complete Nasal Obstruction: Not just a runny nose, but both nostrils are completely blocked. This forces mouth-breathing, which dries the throat and allows pollen to enter the lungs more directly.
Sinus Pressure and Pain: Intense, throbbing pain and pressure behind the cheeks, eyes, and forehead. This can lead to severe sinus headaches that painkillers barely touch.
Post-Nasal Drip: The mucus becomes thicker and drains down the back of the throat, causing a constant need to clear the throat, a raspy cough, and even nausea.
Extreme Fatigue and "Brain Fog": This is one of the most debilitating aspects. The body's immune system is in overdrive, releasing cytokines that cause profound exhaustion and an inability to concentrate, making work or study very difficult.
How Click for Health Supports in Seasonal Allergies
Click for Health isn’t just a telehealth platform; it’s your partner in a healthy life in this Spring season.
Telehealth Doctor Consultations - Talk with an AHPRA‑accredited doctor about your seasonal allergies (especially the pollen-related ones), Allergic Conjunctivitis.
Simple Medication Plan
Consult an Allergist - They can confirm your triggers via testing and prescribe stronger sprays or leukotriene modifiers
Allergy Immunotherapy
In Case of Frequent Asthma Exacerbation
Apart from allergy controls, you can create an Asthma Action Plan with Click for Health
This is a critical personalised document that tells you exactly what to do:
Green Zone (Doing Well): What maintenance meds to take daily?
Yellow Zone (Caution): What symptoms signal danger and how to use your rescue inhaler. May include when to start oral steroids.
Red Zone (Medical Alert): When to seek emergency help immediately.
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