what is hay fever?
Hay fever is medically known as seasonal allergic rhinitis; it causes an inflammation and irritation in the delicate linings of the nasal passage, throat and eyes. Hay fever commonly appears around the age 11-12, the symptoms usually peak in the 20’s and early 30’s then gradually disappear. However, more and more people are beginning to experience hay fever for the first time in their 30’s. Although we still use the term hay fever, in fact a fever is not a symptom of the disease, nor is it due to hay. There are two types of allergic rhinitis, seasonal allergic rhinitis and perennial allergic rhinitis. Seasonal rhinitis is when you only experience symptoms during the spring and summer pollen season. When the majority of people say they have hay fever, it usually means seasonal allergic rhinitis. Perennial rhinitis is when you experience symptoms all year around. Perennial rhinitis is usually caused by indoor allergens, such as house dust mites, moulds and animal fur. The symptoms are si
Many people suffer from hay fever (an estimated 25 million Americans), a seasonal allergy that affects the mucous membranes of the nose and eyes. This article will define what hay fever is, it’s symptoms, and what treatment options are available for it. Hay fever is the popular name given for allergic reaction to pollen; it’s also known, scientifically as allergic rhinitis. Hay fever occurs when wind-born pollen comes in contact with your eyes or nose. The pollen may come from sources such as from grass, trees, and some mold spores. In the next section we will overview symptoms associated with hay fever.
