Is ragweed allergy the same as hay fever?
Hay fever is a general term used to describe what we doctors call “seasonal allergic rhinitis. ” Many plants cause allergic rhinitis symptoms. Ragweed is one of the chief culprits since it is a prevalent weed in most parts of North America. If you are allergic to ragweed, your symptoms will appear in late summer or early fall when ragweed plants pollinate. You may experience itchy eyes, a runny nose and sneezing. People with greater sensitivity may have wheezing, coughing, sinus headaches or asthma attacks.
