How to Track Your Seasonal Allergies on Folia
Spring has arrived, and that means blooming flowers, warmer days — and for many of us, a return of seasonal allergies. Sneezing, congestion, itchy eyes... you know the drill.
If you’re managing a chronic condition, it’s super helpful to track how your allergies may be affecting your baseline. Thankfully, the Folia app makes it easy. Here’s how to set up Seasonal Allergies as a daily observation in just a few taps.
Step-by-Step: Add “Seasonal Allergies” to Your Observations
Open the Folia app
Launch the app on your phone and log in if needed.Tap the ⚙️ on the navigation bar
That’s the Quick Actions menu — your shortcut to managing what you track.Select “Manage Observations”
You’ll see a list of your current observations. Tap Manage Observations to edit or add new ones.Tap “+ Add New”
Ready to start tracking something new? Tap + Add New at the top of the list.Name your observation
Type in “Seasonal Allergies” — or any label you prefer, like “Pollen Reactions” or “Spring Symptoms.”Choose your observation type
You’ll have four options:Severity (0–5) — Track how bad symptoms are day-to-day
Yes/No — Just log whether you experienced symptoms or not
Count — Track how often something happened (like sneezes)
Tags Only — Add context, but not necessary for allergies
🌟 Tip: Most people find Severity or Yes/No best for allergies.
Use Severity to see how symptoms fluctuate over time
Use Yes/No for quick tracking of whether or not symptoms were present
Save and start tracking!
Once saved, “Seasonal Allergies” will now show up in your daily log. You’re ready to start tracking changes with the seasons!
Why It Helps
Logging your seasonal allergy symptoms might reveal surprising patterns — like flare-ups tied to weather changes, pollen counts, or even certain foods. Over time, this insight helps you better manage your condition and prepare for what’s ahead.
So go ahead — add "Seasonal Allergies" to your observations today and breathe a little easier tomorrow. 🌼
