April 30, 2007

Hay Fever Symptoms And Treatment

Hay fever or allergic rhinitis is a common allergic response to specific substances in your environment. Hay fever is one of the most common allergic conditions in the United States.
Seasonal hay fever is triggered by tree pollen, grasses or weeds and other plants. Year-round symptoms can occur if you have indoor allergy to dust mites, cockroaches, mold or pet dander.
Mild hay fever symptoms can be managed effectively with over-the-counter medications. Year-round symptoms or severe seasonal hay fever symptoms may require an allergy specialist for appropriate evaluation and treatment. My year-round allergy symptoms are managed effectively by an internist. An internist is a physician who specializes in adult diseases.
Without proper treatment of hay fever symptoms there can be an increase of more allergic conditions such as asthma or eczema. Uncontrolled hay fever symptoms will impair the quality of your everyday life.
Hay fever symptoms include:
0 Runny nose
0 Watery nose
0 Congestion
0 Frequent sneezing
0 Itchy eyes, nose, roof of mouth or throat
0 Swollen, blue-colored skin under eyes
0 Postnasal drip
0 Cough
0 Sleeplessness
0 Fatigue
0 Irritability
0 Facial pressure and pain
Hay fever symptoms are similar to the symptoms of a common cold, however, there are differences. Hay fever does not mean you are allergic to hay and is […]