Who Does Hay Fever Affect And What Age Group?
- Hay Fever (Allergic Rhinitis)
- What Is It? & Symptoms
- Diagnosis & Expected Duration
- Prevention & Treatment
- More Info
What Is It?
Hay fever, also known as seasonal allergic rhinitis, is an allergy-related inflammation of the nasal passages, throat and eye membrane (conjunctiva), caused by sensitivity to airborne pollens and molds. These airborne pollens come from various species of trees, grasses, weeds and other plants whose pollens are carried by the wind rather than by insects. Because different types of pollen trigger symptoms in different people, each person's specific hay fever "season" is fairly...
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From Our Sources
Introduction to Hay Fever
Source: Medifocus Guidebook on: Hay Fever
The term "allergy" was first introduced in 1906 by an Austrian pediatrician named Clemens von Pirquet. His original meaning of the word has changed... Read more »
Hay Fever (Allergic Rhinitis): Allergy Symptoms
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Hay fever symptom -- sneezing
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
SternutationReferencesBahls C. In the clinic: allergic rhinitis. Ann Intern Med. 2007;146(7):ITC4-1-ITC4-16.Saleh HA, Durham SR. Perennial rhinitis.... Read more »
Diagnosis of Hay Fever
Source: Medifocus Guidebook on: Hay Fever
Signs and Symptoms of Hay Fever Itching of the face, mouth, eyes Sneezing Runny nose (clear, thin nasal drainage) Shortness of... Read more »
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