Katar sienny
Objawy

Katar sienny (alergiczny nieżyt nosa) to IgE-zależna reakcja nadwrażliwości na alergeny powietrzne, takie jak pyłki roślin, roztocza kurzu domowego, zarodniki pleśni czy sierść zwierząt. Objawy obejmują napadowe kichanie, wodnisty wyciek z nosa, świąd błon śluzowych, zaczerwienienie i łzawienie oczu oraz zatkanie nosa, które mogą występować sezonowo (wiosna-lato-jesień) lub całorocznie. Reakcja alergiczna przebiega w dwóch fazach: wczesnej (5-15 minut po ekspozycji) z degranulacją komórek tucznych i uwolnieniem histaminy oraz późnej (4-6 godzin po ekspozycji) z nasileniem stanu zapalnego i dalszym uwalnianiem cytokin (IL-4, IL-13). Nasilenie objawów zależy od czynników środowiskowych, takich jak pogoda, pora dnia, zanieczyszczenie powietrza oraz ekspozycja na wiele alergenów jednocześnie. U dzieci objawy mogą obejmować m.in. oddychanie przez usta, chrapanie i nawracające infekcje ucha środkowego, a u 10-40% pacjentów współistnieje astma, której objawy mogą się nasilać w sezonie pylenia.

Katar sienny – definicja

Katar sienny (alergiczny nieżyt nosa) to rodzaj reakcji alergicznej, która występuje, gdy układ odpornościowy nadmiernie reaguje na alergeny obecne w powietrzu, takie jak pyłki roślin, roztocza kurzu domowego, zarodniki pleśni czy sierść zwierząt. Gdy osoba z katarem siennym ma kontakt z tymi alergenami, jej układ immunologiczny uwalnia histaminę i inne substancje chemiczne, powodując charakterystyczne objawy przypominające przeziębienie, jednak bez gorączki123. Katar sienny dotyka około 18% populacji w niektórych krajach i może występować sezonowo lub całorocznie (przewlekle)45.

Objawy kataru siennego

Objawy kataru siennego mogą być różnorodne i występować z różnym nasileniem, od łagodnych do ciężkich. Mogą się pojawić natychmiast po kontakcie z alergenem lub rozwinąć się stopniowo67.

Typowe objawy

Do najczęstszych objawów kataru siennego należą8910:

  • Kichanie, często napadowe
  • Wodnisty wyciek z nosa
  • Zatkany nos (uczucie zatkanego nosa, niedrożność)
  • Świąd nosa, oczu, gardła, uszu i podniebienia
  • Czerwone, swędzące i łzawiące oczy (alergiczne zapalenie spojówek)
  • Spływanie wydzieliny po tylnej ścianie gardła (tzw. zespół spływania wydzieliny po tylnej ścianie gardła)
  • Kaszel, szczególnie w nocy
  • Ciemne cienie pod oczami (tzw. „allergic shiners”)
  • Obrzęk powiek

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Objawy wtórne i powikłania

Dłużej utrzymujący się katar sienny może prowadzić do rozwoju objawów wtórnych i powikłań, takich jak141516:

  • Uczucie zmęczenia i ogólne osłabienie
  • Zaburzenia snu i bezsenność
  • Bóle głowy i uczucie napięcia w okolicy zatok
  • Zmniejszenie lub utrata węchu (anosmia)
  • Trudności z koncentracją
  • Zapalenie zatok (jako powikłanie zatkanego nosa)
  • Zapalenie ucha środkowego (szczególnie u dzieci)
  • Zaostrzenie objawów astmy (u osób z współistniejącą astmą)

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Przebieg kataru siennego

Przebieg kataru siennego różni się w zależności od typu alergii, rodzaju alergenów oraz indywidualnej wrażliwości pacjenta2021.

Sezonowy katar sienny

Sezonowy katar sienny (sezonowy alergiczny nieżyt nosa) występuje w określonych porach roku, gdy stężenie alergenów, takich jak pyłki roślin, jest najwyższe2223. Objawy nasilają się zwykle:

  • Wiosną (marzec-maj) – alergia na pyłki drzew
  • Latem (maj-lipiec) – alergia na pyłki traw
  • Jesienią (sierpień-październik) – alergia na pyłki chwastów i zarodniki pleśni

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Objawy sezonowego kataru siennego są zwykle najsilniejsze w ciepłe, wilgotne i wietrzne dni, gdy stężenie pyłków w powietrzu jest najwyższe2728. Symptomy mogą się utrzymywać przez kilka tygodni lub miesięcy, dopóki ekspozycja na alergeny trwa29.

Całoroczny katar sienny

Całoroczny katar sienny (przewlekły alergiczny nieżyt nosa) występuje przez cały rok, niezależnie od pory roku. Jest najczęściej wywołany przez alergeny obecne w środowisku domowym, takie jak3031:

  • Roztocza kurzu domowego
  • Sierść i naskórek zwierząt domowych
  • Zarodniki pleśni wewnątrzdomowej
  • Odchody karaluchów

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Objawy całorocznego kataru siennego mogą być mniej intensywne niż sezonowego, ale utrzymują się przez dłuższy czas. Często dominują objawy zatkanego nosa, przewlekłego kaszlu i zmęczenia35. Niektóre osoby doświadczają obu typów kataru siennego, co oznacza, że ich objawy całoroczne mogą się nasilać w sezonie pylenia36.

Fazy reakcji alergicznej

Reakcja alergiczna w katarze siennym przebiega w dwóch fazach3738:

  1. Faza wczesna (5-15 minut po ekspozycji na alergen):
    • Dochodzi do degranulacji komórek tucznych i uwolnienia histaminy
    • Powoduje to natychmiastowe objawy: kichanie, świąd, łzawienie oczu
    • Histamina stymuluje gruczoły śluzowe, powodując wyciek z nosa
  2. Faza późna (4-6 godzin po początkowej reakcji):
    • Napływ cytokin (jak interleukiny IL-4, IL-13) z komórek tucznych
    • Nasilenie się stanu zapalnego
    • Zwiększenie wydzielania histaminy przez kolejne 6-12 godzin
    • Nasilenie objawów takich jak świąd, wyciek z nosa, podrażnienie oczu, zatkany nos

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Czynniki wpływające na nasilenie objawów

Nasilenie objawów kataru siennego może zależeć od wielu czynników4142:

  • Pogoda: ciepłe, suche i wietrzne dni sprzyjają wysokiemu stężeniu pyłków w powietrzu, co nasila objawy43
  • Pora dnia: stężenie pyłków jest zwykle najwyższe wczesnym rankiem i w godzinach wieczornych44
  • Zanieczyszczenie powietrza: spaliny samochodowe i inne zanieczyszczenia mogą nasilać objawy kataru siennego45
  • Burze: mogą powodować gwałtowne zwiększenie stężenia pyłków w powietrzu, prowadząc do nasilenia objawów, szczególnie u osób z astmą46
  • Ekspozycja na wiele alergenów jednocześnie: może prowadzić do silniejszej reakcji alergicznej47
  • Pora nocy: objawy kataru siennego mogą być 2-3 razy bardziej intensywne w nocy, ponieważ organizm produkuje więcej histaminy48

Szczególne przypadki

Katar sienny u dzieci

Katar sienny zwykle zaczyna się u dzieci między 2. a 5. rokiem życia i może wpływać na ich codzienne funkcjonowanie49. U dzieci objawy kataru siennego mogą być mylone z objawami przeziębienia, jednak w przeciwieństwie do przeziębienia, katar sienny nie powoduje gorączki50. Charakterystyczne objawy u dzieci obejmują:

  • Ciągłe tarcie nosa („alergiczny salut”)
  • Oddychanie przez usta
  • Ciemne cienie pod oczami
  • Chrapanie podczas snu
  • Nawracające infekcje ucha środkowego
  • Problemy z koncentracją w szkole

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U niektórych dzieci objawy kataru siennego mogą się zmniejszać z wiekiem, a u innych mogą całkowicie ustąpić54.

Katar sienny a astma

Istnieje silny związek między katarem siennym a astmą. Około 10-40% pacjentów z katarem siennym ma również astmę55. U osób z obydwoma schorzeniami, objawy astmy mogą się nasilać w sezonie pylenia56. Katar sienny może powodować następujące objawy astmatyczne:

  • Kaszel
  • Świszczący oddech
  • Ból lub ucisk w klatce piersiowej
  • Trudności z oddychaniem

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Posiadanie kataru siennego i astmy może zwiększać ryzyko wystąpienia napadu astmy, szczególnie podczas burzy60. Nieleczony katar sienny może również prowadzić do rozwoju astmy u osób, które wcześniej jej nie miały61.

Przewlekły katar sienny i jego wpływ na jakość życia

Przewlekły katar sienny może znacząco wpływać na jakość życia pacjentów6263. Długotrwałe objawy mogą prowadzić do:

  • Zmniejszonej wydajności w pracy lub szkole
  • Trudności w koncentracji i podejmowaniu decyzji
  • Przewlekłego zmęczenia z powodu zaburzeń snu
  • Drażliwości i zmian nastroju
  • Ograniczenia aktywności na świeżym powietrzu
  • Pogorszenia ogólnego samopoczucia

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W ciężkich przypadkach, przewlekły katar sienny może prowadzić do depresji i znacznego obniżenia jakości życia67.

Różnicowanie objawów

Objawy kataru siennego mogą być mylone z objawami przeziębienia lub infekcji wirusowej6869. Oto główne różnice:

  • Czas trwania: katar sienny może trwać tygodniami lub miesiącami, podczas gdy przeziębienie zwykle ustępuje po 1-2 tygodniach70
  • Charakter wydzieliny z nosa: przy katarze siennym wydzielina jest zwykle wodnista i przezroczysta, przy przeziębieniu bardziej gęsta71
  • Gorączka: katar sienny nie powoduje gorączki, w przeciwieństwie do przeziębienia72
  • Świąd: swędzenie oczu, nosa, gardła jest charakterystyczne dla kataru siennego, a rzadkie przy przeziębieniu73
  • Sezonowość: katar sienny często występuje w tych samych porach roku, gdy stężenie alergenów jest wysokie74
  • Kichanie: przy katarze siennym kichanie jest częstsze i może występować napadowo75

Progresja choroby

Przebieg kataru siennego może być różny u poszczególnych pacjentów i zmieniać się w czasie7677.

Naturalny przebieg choroby

Katar sienny zazwyczaj rozwija się przed 30. rokiem życia, choć może pojawić się w każdym wieku7879. U większości osób objawy mają tendencję do stopniowego zmniejszania się z wiekiem80. Jednak u niektórych pacjentów katar sienny może:

  • Utrzymywać się przez całe życie bez zmiany nasilenia objawów
  • Stopniowo się nasilać, prowadząc do rozwoju astmy („marsz alergiczny”)
  • Rozwijać się w kierunku nadwrażliwości na nowe alergeny (zjawisko reaktywności krzyżowej)

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Czynniki prognostyczne

Czynniki, które mogą wpływać na progresję kataru siennego obejmują84:

  • Wczesny początek objawów (w dzieciństwie)
  • Obecność astmy lub innych chorób atopowych (np. atopowego zapalenia skóry)
  • Rodzinne występowanie alergii
  • Ekspozycja na duże stężenia alergenów przez długi czas
  • Narażenie na zanieczyszczenia powietrza
  • Brak odpowiedniego leczenia we wczesnym stadium choroby

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Potencjalne powikłania długotrwałego kataru siennego

Nieleczony lub źle kontrolowany katar sienny może prowadzić do różnych powikłań8788:

  • Astma: długotrwały katar sienny zwiększa ryzyko rozwoju astmy
  • Przewlekłe zapalenie zatok: długotrwała niedrożność nosa może prowadzić do zapalenia zatok
  • Zapalenie ucha środkowego: szczególnie częste u dzieci z katarem siennym
  • Zaburzenia snu: prowadzące do przewlekłego zmęczenia i pogorszenia funkcji poznawczych
  • Nadwrażliwość błon śluzowych: zwiększona reaktywność na bodźce niespecyficzne (np. dym, suche powietrze)
  • Alergie pokarmowe: zjawisko reaktywności krzyżowej z alergenami pokarmowymi

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Różnice w przebiegu choroby u różnych grup pacjentów

Przebieg i nasilenie objawów kataru siennego może się różnić w zależności od wieku, płci i innych czynników92.

Różnice wiekowe

  • Dzieci: objawy mogą być mniej specyficzne, z przewagą zatkanego nosa, oddychania przez usta i nawracających infekcji ucha93
  • Młodzież i młodzi dorośli: objawy zazwyczaj osiągają szczyt w tej grupie wiekowej, często z wyraźnym świądem i kichaniem94
  • Dorośli: mogą doświadczać bardziej przewlekłych objawów z zatkanym nosem jako głównym symptomem95
  • Osoby starsze: objawy mogą być mniej intensywne, ale częściej prowadzą do powikłań, takich jak zapalenie zatok96

Współistniejące schorzenia

Przebieg kataru siennego może być modyfikowany przez obecność innych chorób97:

  • Astma: wzajemne nasilanie objawów obu chorób98
  • POChP: katar sienny może nasilać objawy POChP i prowadzić do zaostrzeń99
  • Atopowe zapalenie skóry: często współwystępuje z katarem siennym w ramach „marszu alergicznego”100
  • Przewlekłe zapalenie zatok: nakładanie się objawów i wzajemne nasilanie101

Warto zauważyć, że reakcja na leczenie również może się różnić w zależności od współistniejących chorób102.

Reakcja na leczenie i prognoza

Reakcja na leczenie kataru siennego jest zróżnicowana i zależy od wielu czynników103104.

Odpowiedź na leki

Większość pacjentów odczuwa poprawę po zastosowaniu leków przeciwhistaminowych i/lub glikokortykosteroidów donosowych w ciągu kilku dni105106. Jednak:

  • Niektórzy pacjenci mogą wymagać kilku prób różnych leków, zanim znajdą skuteczną terapię107
  • Objawy mogą nawracać po przerwaniu leczenia, jeśli ekspozycja na alergen trwa108
  • W ciężkich przypadkach może być konieczne zastosowanie immunoterapii, której efekty pojawiają się po dłuższym czasie (miesiące do lat)109

Długoterminowa prognoza

Długoterminowa prognoza dla pacjentów z katarem siennym jest zazwyczaj dobra, choć choroba może być przewlekła110. Czynniki wpływające na prognozę obejmują:

  • Wiek wystąpienia objawów (wczesny początek może wiązać się z cięższym przebiegiem)111
  • Odpowiednie i wczesne leczenie (może zapobiec progresji choroby)112
  • Unikanie alergenów (może zmniejszyć częstość i nasilenie objawów)113
  • Skuteczność immunoterapii (może prowadzić do długotrwałej remisji objawów)114

U niektórych pacjentów, szczególnie u dzieci, objawy kataru siennego mogą się zmniejszać z wiekiem, gdy układ odpornościowy staje się mniej wrażliwy na alergeny115116.

Warto zaznaczyć, że nawet jeśli całkowite wyleczenie kataru siennego nie jest możliwe, to przy odpowiednim leczeniu i unikaniu alergenów większość pacjentów może osiągnąć dobrą kontrolę objawów i prowadzić normalne życie117118.

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    Hay fever, also called allergic rhinitis, causes cold-like symptoms. These may include a runny nose, itchy eyes, congestion, sneezing and sinus pressure. […] Hay fever symptoms can include: Runny nose and nasal stuffiness, called congestion. Watery, itchy, red eyes. Sneezing. Cough. Itchy nose, roof of mouth or throat. Mucus that runs down the back of the throat, called postnasal drip. Swollen, bruised-appearing skin under the eyes, known as allergic shiners. Extreme tiredness and fatigue, often due to poor sleep. […] Your hay fever symptoms may occur year-round or may start or worsen at a particular time of year. These are known as seasonal allergies. […] Symptoms can be similar, so it can be difficult to tell which one you have. […] Many people especially children get used to hay fever symptoms, so they might not seek treatment until the symptoms become severe. But getting the right treatment might offer relief.
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    Hay fever symptoms are usually worse between late March and September. The pollen count is at its highest when the weather is warm, humid and windy. […] You can have symptoms for weeks or months, or sometimes all year round. […] Symptoms of hay fever include: sneezing and coughing, a runny or blocked nose, itchy, red or watery eyes, itchy throat, mouth, nose and ears, loss of smell, pain around your temples and forehead, headache, earache, feeling tired. […] Hay fever usually begins in children between ages 2 and 5. […] If your child has hay fever they will not usually have a high temperature or a sore throat. […] Hay fever symptoms ease for some children as they get older. For others, symptoms will disappear altogether. […] If you have hay fever and asthma, you may also have other symptoms.
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    Allergic rhinitis, of which the seasonal type is called hay fever, is a type of inflammation in the nose that occurs when the immune system overreacts to allergens in the air. Signs and symptoms include a runny or stuffy nose, sneezing, red, itchy, and watery eyes, and swelling around the eyes. Symptom onset is often within minutes following allergen exposure, and can affect sleep and the ability to work or study. Some people may develop symptoms only during specific times of the year, often as a result of pollen exposure. […] The characteristic symptoms of allergic rhinitis are: rhinorrhea (excess nasal secretion), itching, sneezing fits, and nasal congestion/obstruction. […] The symptoms of allergies resemble those of the common cold; however, they often last for more than two weeks and, despite the common name, typically do not include a fever.
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    Hay fever symptoms include common symptoms such as itchy eyes, sneezing or a runny nose, and postnasal drip. […] Severe hay fever allergy symptoms include watery eyes, itchy nose or throat, sneezing, a runny nose, soreness in the sinuses, coughing, wheezing, fatigue, headaches, body aches, shortness of breath, and difficulty sleeping. […] The symptoms of hay fever can vary from person to person. Some people may experience a few days or weeks of sneezing and itchy eyes before the allergy subsides; others may have more severe reactions that persist for months at a time. […] Air quality is another factor in how long hay fever can last. Improvements in air quality are associated with decreased prevalence of both hay fever and sinusitis.
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    Allergic rhinitis is a diagnosis associated with a group of symptoms affecting the nose. These symptoms occur when you breathe in something you are allergic to, such as dust, animal dander, or pollen. Symptoms can also occur when you eat a food that you are allergic to. […] This type of allergic rhinitis is commonly called hay fever or seasonal allergy. […] Symptoms that occur shortly after you come into contact with the substance you are allergic to may include: Itchy nose, mouth, eyes, throat, skin, or any area; Problems with smell; Runny nose; Sneezing; Watery eyes. […] Symptoms that may develop later include: Stuffy nose (nasal congestion); Coughing; Clogged ears and decreased sense of smell; Sore throat; Dark circles under the eyes; Puffiness under the eyes; Fatigue and irritability; Headache.
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    Allergic rhinitis (AR) is an atopic disease presenting with symptoms of sneezing, nasal congestion, clear rhinorrhea, and nasal pruritis. […] Allergic rhinitis (AR) is an atopic disease characterized by symptoms of nasal congestion, clear rhinorrhea, sneezing, postnasal drip, and nasal pruritis. […] Once diagnosed, AR is treatable with a variety of modalities, with intra-nasal glucocorticoids being the first-line therapy. […] The allergic response is classified into early and late-phase reactions. In the early phase, allergic rhinitis is an immunoglobulin (Ig)E-mediated response against inhaled allergens that cause inflammation driven by type 2 helper (Th2) cells. […] The initial response occurs within five to 15 minutes of exposure to an antigen, resulting in the degranulation of host mast cells.
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    Hay fever, also called allergic rhinitis, causes cold-like symptoms. These may include a runny nose, itchy eyes, congestion, sneezing and sinus pressure. […] Hay fever symptoms can include: Runny nose and nasal stuffiness, called congestion. Watery, itchy, red eyes. Sneezing. Cough. Itchy nose, roof of mouth or throat. Mucus that runs down the back of the throat, called postnasal drip. Swollen, bruised-appearing skin under the eyes, known as allergic shiners. Extreme tiredness and fatigue, often due to poor sleep. […] Your hay fever symptoms may occur year-round or may start or worsen at a particular time of year. These are known as seasonal allergies. […] Symptoms can be similar, so it can be difficult to tell which one you have. […] Many people especially children get used to hay fever symptoms, so they might not seek treatment until the symptoms become severe. But getting the right treatment might offer relief.
  • #9 Allergic Rhinitis (Hay Fever): Symptoms & Treatment
    https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/8622-allergic-rhinitis-hay-fever
    Allergic rhinitis, also called hay fever, is an allergic reaction that causes sneezing, congestion, itchy nose and watery eyes. Pollen, pet dander, mold and insects can lead to hay fever symptoms. Symptoms of hay fever include sneezing, nasal congestion and irritation of your nose, throat, mouth and eyes. […] Symptoms of hay fever include: Nasal stuffiness (congestion), sneezing and runny nose. Itchy nose, throat and eyes. Red or watery eyes. Headaches, sinus pressure and dark circles under your eyes. More mucus in your nose and throat. Tiredness. Sore throat from mucus dripping down your throat (postnasal drip). Wheezing, coughing and trouble breathing. […] Hay fever symptoms can appear throughout the year. Outdoor allergies are worse in the spring, summer and early fall depending on where you live. In warm weather, weeds and flowers bloom, and pollen counts are higher. Indoor allergies, such as those from pets and dust mites, can get worse in winter because people spend more time indoors with their windows closed.
  • #10 Hay fever | NHS inform
    https://www.nhsinform.scot/illnesses-and-conditions/immune-system/hay-fever/
    Hay fever is a common allergic condition. Youll experience hay fever symptoms if you have an allergic reaction to pollen which is released by plants. […] The symptoms of hay fever include: frequent sneezing, runny or blocked nose, itchy, red or watery eyes (allergic conjunctivitis), an itchy throat, mouth, nose and ears, cough this is caused by postnasal drip (mucus dripping down the throat from the back of the nose). […] Other symptoms of hay fever are less common. This includes: the loss of your sense of smell (anosmia), facial pain this is caused by blocked sinuses, headaches, earache, tiredness and fatigue. […] If you have asthma, your asthma symptoms may get worse when you have hay fever. […] Your hay fever symptoms: are getting worse, do not improve after taking over-the-counter medicines. […] Hay fever can sometimes affect your quality of life. For example, very severe hay fever may disrupt your productivity at school or work.
  • #11 Hay fever (allergic rhinitis): Symptoms & treatment | Allergy Insider
    https://www.thermofisher.com/allergy/us/en/living-with-allergies/seasonal-allergies/hay-fever-allergic-rhinitis.html
    Hay fever (allergic rhinitis) is an allergic reaction that happens when your immune system overreacts to outdoor or indoor allergens like pollen, dust mites or pet dander. The symptoms can include a runny nose, itchy eyes, congestion and sneezing. It can pop up seasonally, especially in the spring and fall, or stick around all year, depending on what you’re allergic to. […] Hay fever can come with a pesky set of relentless symptoms and vary from person to person. Some of the most common symptoms include: Watery, itchy or red eyes, Runny nose, congestion, Cough, Sneezing, Postnasal drip, Dark circles under the eyes (allergic shiners), Fatigue (often due to poor sleep). […] The duration of hay fever depends on what’s causing it. If it’s a seasonal allergy, like tree or grass pollen, it could last a few weeks to a few months, generally if the plants are pollinating. This usually happens during the spring allergy season, summertime, and in the fall. If you’re allergic to something that’s around all year, like dust mites or pet dander, you might have symptoms at any time.
  • #12 A guide to surviving hay fever | Ashcroft Pharmacy
    https://www.ashcroftpharmacy.co.uk/blog/surviving-hay-fever-a-guide/
    Pollen season is around the corner, you need quality information and advice on controlling your hay fever symptoms. […] If you’re one of the many millions of people who suffer from hay fever in the UK, the arrival of spring might bring back uncomfortable symptoms. Hayfever gets worse around March to September when the weather is warm, humid, and windy and the pollen count is high. […] During May and July, trees and plants usually produce a high pollen count. During this season temperatures are more humid, warmer, and windy increasing your hay fever symptoms. […] Due to the reaction affected individuals respond by wheezing, sneezing continuously, having a runny nose, and itchy eyes. […] Some of the hayfever symptoms include: Sneezing, Coughing, Fatigue, Runny nose, Itchy nose, Itchy mouth, Itchy throat, Watery itchy eyes, Nasal stuffiness, The skin under the eyes appears swollen, Headache.
  • #13 Hay Fever Symptoms | Kleenex
    https://www.kleenex.co.uk/advice/pollen/hay-fever-symptoms
    Hay fever symptoms. When theyre bad, theyre infuriating. Hay fever, also known as allergic rhinitis, is an allergic reaction to pollen. It can cause irritation and inflammation in your nose and eyes, leading to various annoying and sometimes painful symptoms. […] How severe your hay fever symptoms are can vary from person to person. How badly it strikes can also depend on pollen levels, which can intensify during hay fever season between late March and September. […] Symptoms of hay fever can vary, but if you do suffer, youll usually be struck with one or more of the same key symptoms each hay fever season. A season that is getting longer, unfortunately, due to climate change. […] The main signs of hay fever include: Sneezing. Whatever your sneeze style a blaster or a squeaker it can be a sign that pollen is irritating your nose. Snotty or blocked nose. Hay fever is known for blocking noses, just like a cold. Youll need to become a snot scientist here nasal discharge from hay fever tends to be clearer and thinner. Go on, take a look. Itchy, red or watery eyes. Hay fever can cause your eyes to stream to try and wash out the pollen. They can even become itchy, sticky and red as your immune system reacts to allergens. Itchy throat, mouth, nose and ears. Similar to itchy eyes, your bodys immune system kicks in and reacts to the pollen. Loss of smell. If food tastes different or things smell weird (and its not your partners turn to cook), then it could be a sign of hay fever. Pain around your temples and forehead. Allergens can inflame your sinuses around your cheekbones and forehead. Headache. Sinus pain from allergies can also trigger hay fever headaches. Earache. The lining of the tubes in your ear can inflame when it reacts with pollen. Tiredness. Hay fever fatigue is a tough side effect of seasonal allergies, particularly if you suffer from more severe hay fever symptoms.
  • #14 Hay fever – Symptoms and causes – Mayo Clinic
    https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/hay-fever/symptoms-causes/syc-20373039
    Problems that may go along with hay fever include: Reduced quality of life. Hay fever can interfere with enjoyment of activities and cause you to be less productive. For many people, hay fever symptoms lead to missing work or school. Poor sleep. Hay fever symptoms can keep you awake or make it hard to stay asleep. This can lead to fatigue and a general feeling of being unwell, called malaise. Worsening asthma. Hay fever can worsen symptoms of asthma, such as coughing and wheezing. Sinusitis. Prolonged sinus congestion due to hay fever may increase your risk of getting sinusitis an infection or inflammation of the membrane that lines the sinuses. Ear infection. In children, hay fever often is a factor in middle ear infection, called otitis media.
  • #15 Hay Fever Symptoms: Triggers, Complications, and Treatment
    https://www.healthline.com/health/hay-fever-symptoms
    Hay fever is a common condition that affects close to 18 million Americans, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Also known as allergic rhinitis or nasal allergies, hay fever can be seasonal, perennial (year-long), or occupational. Rhinitis refers to irritation or inflammation of the nose. […] Symptoms commonly include: runny nose, nasal congestion, sneezing, watery, red, or itchy eyes, coughing, itchy throat or roof of the mouth, postnasal drip, itchy nose, sinus pressure and pain, itchy skin. Symptoms may become long-term if hay fever is untreated. […] Hay fever symptoms often start immediately after you’re exposed to a specific allergen. Having these symptoms for more than a few days can cause: clogged ears, sore throat, decreased sense of smell, headaches, allergic shiners, or dark circles under the eyes, fatigue, irritability, puffiness under the eyes.
  • #16 Hay Fever: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatments
    https://patient.info/allergies-blood-immune/hay-fever-leaflet
    Less common symptoms of hay fever include: Loss of smell. Face pain (from blocked sinuses). Sweats. Headache. […] Some people develop asthma symptoms such as wheeze and breathlessness. People who already have asthma may get worsening symptoms. Some people have asthma symptoms only during the hay fever season. If you have hay fever, you are more likely to develop asthma. […] Hay fever symptoms usually last for the length of the pollen season. For example, people allergic to grass pollen may get symptoms from May to July, and people with tree pollen allergies can experience symptoms from March to May. Some people are allergic to more than one type of pollen, and experience symptoms for longer. […] Many people find that their hay fever symptoms get better as they get older. […] Some people have perennial allergic rhinitis, which means they have allergic symptoms throughout the entire year. This is usually due to allergies to things like dust mites, or cat and dog fur. However, they might also be allergic to pollen as well, meaning that their symptoms get worse during hay fever season.
  • #17 Hay Fever & Allergic Rhinitis: Symptoms, Treatment, & Relief
    https://www.aspireallergy.com/blog/hay-fever-and-allergic-rhinitis
    Due to congestion, it can make it difficult to breathe at night (especially when lying down) making it difficult to fall asleep or stay asleep. […] Due to the coughing and wheezing symptoms of hay fever, this can worsen the condition of your asthma. […] You may increase your risk of getting sinusitis an infection or inflammation of the membrane that lines the sinuses due to prolonged sinus congestion caused by hay fever.
  • #18 Allergic rhinitis (hay fever) – Allergy & Anaphylaxis Australia
    https://allergyfacts.org.au/__interest/allergic-rhinitis/
    Allergic rhinitis is a common condition that can range from being quite minor to something that can affect your quality of life. The good news is that by having a management plan in place, symptoms and discomfort can be significantly reduced. […] Common symptoms include runny nose, itchy nose, sneezing, itchy and watery eyes, blocked nose and snoring. Some people need to clear their throat often because mucus can run from their sinuses to the back of the throat. […] Poorly treated or untreated allergic rhinitis can lead to trouble sleeping, daytime tiredness, headaches, poor concentration, frequent ear or sinus infections, and asthma which can be more difficult to control. […] When symptoms are long-term, allergic rhinitis may be associated with complications such as snoring, chronic tiredness, ear and sinus infections. […] Allergic rhinitis is considered severe if your symptoms lead to you having one or more of the following: disturbed sleep leading to daytime drowsiness, frequent waking due to breathing symptoms, restricted daily activities, sport or leisure, and abnormal work and school performance.
  • #19 What’s the Difference Between Allergies and Hay Fever? | Rheumatology and Allergy Institute of Connecticut, LLC
    https://allergyinstitute.org/whats-the-difference-between-allergies-and-hay-fever/
    If youre one of the 30-40% of Americans who suffer from allergies and hay fever, you know allergic reactions are no fun. Whether its sneezing, rashes, sniffling, or hives, allergy and hay fever symptoms range from inconveniencing to life-threatening. […] Hay fever is a specific type of chronic allergic reaction. When you get hay fever, your symptoms are similar to when you have a cold, such as a runny nose, sore throat, congestion, and watery eyes. You might even initially mistake hay fever symptoms for a cold. […] Unlike other allergic reactions, which typically go away after youre no longer exposed to the substance, hay fever is often chronic and can last for months. The most common substances that cause hay fever include pollen, mold, and dust.
  • #20 Hay Fever and Allergic Rhinitis | Allergy UK | National Charity
    https://www.allergyuk.org/types-of-allergies/hayfever/
    Hay fever, also known as allergic rhinitis, is an allergic reaction that occurs when the immune system overreacts to allergens present in the air. Common triggers include pollen, house dust mites, mould spores, and pet dander. When a person with hay fever comes into contact with these allergens, their immune system releases histamines and other chemicals, causing symptoms such as sneezing, runny or stuffy nose, itchy or watery eyes, itchy throat or ears, coughing and fatigue. […] Hay fever symptoms can range from mild to severe and may vary depending on the allergen and the individual’s sensitivity. Seasonal allergies, often triggered by pollen, can cause symptoms during specific times of the year. However, some individuals may experience year-round symptoms due to allergens to indoor allergens.
  • #21 How Long Does Hay Fever Last? | Northeast Allergy
    https://neaai.com/how-long-does-hay-fever-last/
    In 2021, nearly 81 million Americans were diagnosed with hay fever. Hay fever, also known as allergic rhinitis, can cause a season of discomfort with symptoms that can disrupt daily life. How long hay fever can last may vary depending on several factors. […] The duration of allergic rhinitis symptoms may vary greatly from person to person and depends on a range of factors. […] Symptoms often fluctuate with the changing seasons. […] Those affected by pollen allergies may find their symptoms peaking during the spring and fall when pollen levels are at their highest. […] Each persons sensitivity to allergens can greatly influence the duration of symptoms. […] For many individuals, allergic rhinitis is a short-term annoyance, with symptoms lasting from a few weeks to several months, coinciding with the amount of local pollen in your area.
  • #22 Allergic rhinitis – Wikipedia
    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Allergic_rhinitis
    Allergic rhinitis may be seasonal, perennial, or episodic. Seasonal allergic rhinitis occurs in particular during pollen seasons. It does not usually develop until after 6 years of age. Perennial allergic rhinitis occurs throughout the year. This type of allergic rhinitis is commonly seen in younger children. […] The symptoms of local allergic rhinitis are the same as the symptoms of allergic rhinitis, including symptoms in the eyes. Just as with allergic rhinitis, people can have either seasonal or perennial local allergic rhinitis. The symptoms of local allergic rhinitis can be mild, moderate, or severe.
  • #23 Different Types Of Hay Fever During The Year | OneWelbeck
    https://onewelbeck.com/news/different-types-of-hay-fever-throughout-the-year/
    Hay fever affects around 1 in 5 people in the UK. Symptoms of it can include a runny, stuffy nose, itchy eyes and even headaches. With so many uncomfortable symptoms, its not surprising that people struggle during the peak hay fever season. […] The symptoms of hay fever can vary from person to person, but can include: Sneezing, A runny or blocked nose, Itchy and watery eyes, An itchy throat and ears, A general feeling of tiredness or fatigue. […] In more severe cases, hay fever can also lead to a persistent cough, wheezing and difficulty breathing. […] Seasonal hay fever, also known as seasonal rhinitis or allergic rhinitis, is an allergic reaction to airborne substances specifically pollens and the type that most people have heard of. This type of hay fever will most often occur during the spring and summer months when these allergens are at their peak.
  • #24 Seasonal Hay Fever Warning Signs & What To Do | OneWelbeck
    https://onewelbeck.com/news/seasonal-hay-fever-what-are-the-warning-signs-and-what-can-i-do-about-it/
    Hay fever, or allergic rhinitis, is a common condition that affects between 10-15% of children and 26% of adults in the UK. […] Seasonal hay fever can make sunny spring and summer days feel more like an endurance test. […] If you’ve got hay fever, which is affecting your quality of life, it’s important to see an experienced allergist. […] Hay fever is a common allergic condition that affects your nose, sinuses and eyes. It occurs when your immune system overreacts to allergens like grass and tree pollen, house dust mites or animal dander, making your eyes and nasal passages itchy and inflamed. […] Pollens such as tree pollen and grass pollen can give us seasonal hay fever in the spring and summer months. […] Everyone is different and the symptoms of hay fever can vary from person to person, but there are some classic signs to look out for: Sneezing, Runny, itchy and stuffy nose, Itchy, red and watery eyes, Itchy or scratchy throat and ears, Post nasal drip with mucus running down from your nose, Breathlessness and chest tightness (seasonal asthma), Tiredness and fatigue, Headaches.
  • #25 Allergic Rhinitis (Allergies)
    https://familydoctor.org/condition/allergic-rhinitis/
    Allergies that occur in the spring (late April and May) are often due to tree pollen. Allergies that occur in the summer (late May to mid-July) are often due to grass and weed pollen. Allergies that occur in the fall (late August to the first frost) are often due to ragweed. […] Living with the symptoms of allergic rhinitis can affect your daily life. Nasal symptoms can be worse when lying down. This can disturb your ability to sleep well. Fatigue and headaches can affect your ability to function at school and work.
  • #26 Hay Fever: What is it, Causes, & Symptoms | ZYRTEC®
    https://www.zyrtec.com/allergy-guide/understanding-allergies/types/hay-fever
    Hay fever symptoms generally crop up in spring, summer, and/or early fall when pollen from trees, weeds, and grasses or spores from mold are in full effect. […] Symptoms of hay fever, which include itchy and watery eyes, sneezing, stuffiness, and an itchy, runny nose, don’t really differ from symptoms of indoor allergies. […] You may also experience an itchy roof of mouth or throat, swollen under-eye skin, and fatigue. […] The amount of pollen in the air will likely impact the severity of your symptoms. […] Pollen counts tend to be highest on warm, dry, and breezy days, especially in the morning. […] The time of year isn’t the only factor in how bad your hay fever will be on a given day.
  • #27 Hay fever
    https://www2.hse.ie/conditions/hay-fever/
    Hay fever symptoms are usually worse between late March and September. The pollen count is at its highest when the weather is warm, humid and windy. […] You can have symptoms for weeks or months, or sometimes all year round. […] Symptoms of hay fever include: sneezing and coughing, a runny or blocked nose, itchy, red or watery eyes, itchy throat, mouth, nose and ears, loss of smell, pain around your temples and forehead, headache, earache, feeling tired. […] Hay fever usually begins in children between ages 2 and 5. […] If your child has hay fever they will not usually have a high temperature or a sore throat. […] Hay fever symptoms ease for some children as they get older. For others, symptoms will disappear altogether. […] If you have hay fever and asthma, you may also have other symptoms.
  • #28 Summer Hay Fever: Recognizing Symptoms & Treatment Choices
    https://www.premierallergytx.com/blog/hay-fever-in-summer-understanding-symptoms-and-treatment-options
    In the summer, hay fever, also known as allergic rhinitis, is a common ailment that affects many people. […] You might suffer from hay fever too if you sneeze uncontrollably, get a runny nose, and have itchy, watery eyes when the sun is shining. […] The symptoms of hay fever vary in severity from person to person. Common seasonal allergy symptoms include: […] Sneezing: Frequent and uncontrollable sneezing fits. […] Runny nose: A constant flow of clear, watery mucus from the nose. […] Watery eyes: Itchy, red, and watery eyes that may become swollen. […] Itchy throat: Persistent itching or irritation in the throat. […] Nasal congestion: A blocked or stuffy nose due to inflammation of nasal passages. […] Coughing: A dry cough caused by post-nasal drip. […] Fatigue: Feeling exhausted from sleep disruption caused by nasal congestion.
  • #29 Rhinitis, Nasal Allergy, Hayfever
    https://aafa.org/allergies/allergy-symptoms/rhinitis-nasal-allergy-hayfever/
    Seasonal allergic rhinitis is sometimes called hay fever. […] Symptoms of rhinitis include: Itching in the nose and eyes, Sneezing, Stuffy nose (congestion), Runny nose, Mucus (phlegm) in the throat (postnasal drip). […] Rhinitis can last for weeks to months with allergen exposure. […] Nasal allergy symptoms may disappear completely when the allergen is removed or after the allergy is treated.
  • #30 Hay Fever and Allergic Rhinitis | Allergy UK | National Charity
    https://www.allergyuk.org/types-of-allergies/hayfever/
    Perennial allergic rhinitis, on the other hand, refers to year-round symptoms that occur regardless of the season. This type of allergic rhinitis is usually caused by indoor allergens, such as dust mites, pet dander and mould spores. […] Management of hay fever typically involves avoiding triggers when possible and using medications such as antihistamines, decongestants, nasal corticosteroids, and immunotherapy in severe cases. Identifying the differences between seasonal and perennial allergic rhinitis is crucial for effective management. For seasonal allergies, strategies such as avoiding outdoor allergens during peak seasons, using over-the-counter antihistamines, and nasal sprays can help alleviate symptoms. Perennial allergic rhinitis may require measures such as improving indoor air quality, frequent cleaning, using air purifiers and other suitable appliances to help minimise exposure to indoor allergens.
  • #31 Different Types Of Hay Fever During The Year | OneWelbeck
    https://onewelbeck.com/news/different-types-of-hay-fever-throughout-the-year/
    The symptoms of seasonal hay fever can feel similar to a cold sneezing, a runny nose and an itchy throat. Seasonal hay fever can be worse in those that suffer from asthma. […] Perennial hay fever, or perennial allergic rhinitis, is an allergic reaction to allergens that are present in the environment throughout the year. These allergens can include dust mites, pet dander and mould spores, and are typically found indoors. […] Perennial hay fever symptoms are very similar to seasonal hay fever symptoms. In some cases, perennial hay fever can also cause coughing, wheezing and difficulty breathing, which can be more severe in people with asthma. […] The start and end of hay fever season can be influenced by a number of factors, including temperature, rainfall and wind conditions. For example, warmer and drier weather can result in a higher pollen count, while rain and wind can help to clear pollen from the air.
  • #32 Hay Fever (Rhinitis) | Symptoms & Treatment | ACAAI Public Website
    https://acaai.org/allergies/allergic-conditions/hay-fever/
    If you sneeze a lot, if your nose is often runny or stuffy, or if your eyes, mouth or skin often feels itchy, you may have allergic rhinitis, a condition that affects 40 million to 60 million Americans. […] Allergic rhinitis – commonly known as hay fever – is a group of symptoms affecting the nose. […] Allergic rhinitis develops when the body’s immune system recognizes and overreacts to something in the environment that typically causes no problems in most people. […] Seasonal: Symptoms of seasonal allergic rhinitis can occur in spring, summer, and early fall. They are usually caused by allergic sensitivity to airborne mold spores or to pollens from trees, grass, and weeds. […] Perennial: People with perennial allergic rhinitis experience symptoms year-round. It is generally caused by dust mites, pet hair or dander, cockroaches, or mold.
  • #33 Rhinitis (Hay Fever)
    https://www.aaaai.org/tools-for-the-public/conditions-library/allergies/rhinitis-(hay-fever)
    You can suffer from either seasonal or perennial allergic rhinitis, or a combination of both. […] The first step to manage this condition is to avoid allergens that cause symptoms. […] Nasal corticosteroid sprays control inflammation and reduce all symptoms of allergic rhinitis, including itching, sneezing, runny nose and stuffiness. […] Antihistamines in the form of liquid, pills or nasal sprays block histamine and may relieve itching, sneezing and runny nose. […] More importantly, an allergist can screen you for allergic asthma, which is common for rhinitis patients. […] Non-allergic rhinitis usually begins in adults and causes year-round symptoms, especially a runny nose and nasal stuffiness. […] Strong odors, pollution, weather changes, smoke and other irritants may cause symptoms of non-allergic rhinitis.
  • #34 What Is Hay Fever (Allergic Rhinitis)? Causes, Symptoms & Treatments | BENADRYL®
    https://www.benadryl.com/allergies/hay-fever-allergic-rhinitis
    Symptoms of hay fever can start immediately after exposure to allergens and can last as long as you remain exposed to the allergen. […] Symptoms can be occasional, or they can be ongoing, where you deal with them on a daily basis. […] As long as you are exposed to allergens, you can have hay fever symptoms. […] Those who have seasonal allergies may only experience hay fever symptoms during a particular season, depending on what they are allergic to. […] Histamine is released by immune cells, signaling more immune responses to fight allergens. This can lead to processes that cause your symptoms, like sneezing, coughing, runny nose, and watery eyes. […] Some allergens that can trigger hay fever symptoms include pollen, mold, dust mites, cockroaches, and pet dander. […] Perennial allergic rhinitis can happen year-round. It can be caused by allergy triggers that are always around, especially indoor allergens, such as dust mites, cockroaches, and pet dander.
  • #35 Year-Round Allergies – Immune Disorders – Merck Manual Consumer Version
    https://www.merckmanuals.com/home/immune-disorders/allergic-reactions-and-other-hypersensitivity-disorders/year-round-allergies
    The most obvious symptom of perennial allergies is a chronically stuffy nose. The nose runs, producing a clear watery discharge. The nose, roof of the mouth, and back of the throat may itch. Itching may start gradually or abruptly. Sneezing is common. […] When affected, the eyes water and itch. The whites of the eyes may become red, and the eyelids may become red and swollen. The skin under the eyes can become dark (allergic shiner). […] Many people who have a perennial allergy also have asthma, possibly caused by the same allergy triggers (allergens) that contribute to allergic rhinitis and allergic conjunctivitis. […] Diagnosis of perennial allergies is based on symptoms plus the circumstances in which they occur—that is, in response to certain activities, such as petting a cat. It can often be diagnosed based on this information alone.
  • #36 Hay Fever (Rhinitis) | Symptoms & Treatment | ACAAI Public Website
    https://acaai.org/allergies/allergic-conditions/hay-fever/
    Some people may experience both types of rhinitis, with perennial symptoms getting worse during specific pollen seasons. […] Hay Fever Symptoms: Runny nose, Itchy eyes, mouth or skin, Sneezing, Stuffy nose due to blockage or congestion, Fatigue (often reported due to poor quality sleep as a result of nasal obstruction). […] People with allergic rhinitis generally experience symptoms after breathing in an allergy-causing substance such as pollen or dust. […] When a sensitive person inhales an allergen, the body’s immune system may react with the following symptoms (listed in order of frequency): Stuffy nose due to blockage or congestion, Runny nose or post nasal drainage, Itching, usually in the nose, mouth, eyes, or throat, Red and watery eyes, Puffy, swollen eyelids, Sneezing, Cough.
  • #37 Allergic Rhinitis – StatPearls – NCBI Bookshelf
    https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK538186/
    Allergic rhinitis (AR) is an atopic disease presenting with symptoms of sneezing, nasal congestion, clear rhinorrhea, and nasal pruritis. […] Allergic rhinitis (AR) is an atopic disease characterized by symptoms of nasal congestion, clear rhinorrhea, sneezing, postnasal drip, and nasal pruritis. […] Once diagnosed, AR is treatable with a variety of modalities, with intra-nasal glucocorticoids being the first-line therapy. […] The allergic response is classified into early and late-phase reactions. In the early phase, allergic rhinitis is an immunoglobulin (Ig)E-mediated response against inhaled allergens that cause inflammation driven by type 2 helper (Th2) cells. […] The initial response occurs within five to 15 minutes of exposure to an antigen, resulting in the degranulation of host mast cells.
  • #38 A guide to surviving hay fever | Ashcroft Pharmacy
    https://www.ashcroftpharmacy.co.uk/blog/surviving-hay-fever-a-guide/
    People suffering from asthma may also experience symptoms such as wheezing, coughing, shortness of breath, and chest tightness. […] The symptoms get more severe the longer you are exposed to the allergen. As a result, in the later phases of hay fever, the aim is to control and minimize the symptoms so that you can return to your normal routine. […] Inflammation causes additional histamine to be released over the next 612 hours, aggravating symptoms such as itchy, runny nose, eye irritation, sneezing, and congestion. […] You will experience hay fever symptoms mostly during summer, early fall, and spring.
  • #39 Allergic Rhinitis – StatPearls – NCBI Bookshelf
    https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK538186/
    This releases a variety of pre-formed and newly synthesized mediators, including histamine, which is one of the primary mediators of allergic rhinitis. […] Histamine induces sneezing via the trigeminal nerve and also plays a role in rhinorrhea by stimulating mucous glands. […] Other immune mediators, such as leukotrienes and prostaglandins, are also implicated as they act on blood vessels to cause nasal congestion. […] Four to six hours after the initial response, an influx of cytokines, such as interleukins (IL)-4 and IL-13, from mast cells occurs, signifying the development of the late-phase response. […] Patients with intermittent or seasonal allergic rhinitis have symptoms of sneezing, rhinorrhea, and watery eyes, while patients with chronic AR often complain of postnasal drip, chronic nasal congestion, and obstruction.
  • #40 Hay fever (allergic rhinitis): Symptoms, causes, and treatment
    https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/160665
    Hay fever occurs when the immune system mistakes a normally harmless airborne substance for a threat. […] The body produces an antibody called immunoglobulin E (IgE) to attack the threat, and it releases the chemical histamine. Histamine causes the symptoms. […] Seasonal hay fever triggers include pollen and spores that only cause symptoms at certain times of the year. […] Hay fever can become more serious, moving into the lungs and developing into allergic asthma. […] Severe hay fever can also make the mucous membranes of the nose more sensitive to other irritants, such as cigarette smoke or dry air. This can lead to sinusitis.
  • #41 Different Types Of Hay Fever During The Year | OneWelbeck
    https://onewelbeck.com/news/different-types-of-hay-fever-throughout-the-year/
    It is worth noting that the severity of hay fever symptoms can also vary from year to year, depending on the weather conditions during the pollen season. For example, if there is a wet spring, this can lead to a lower pollen count, whereas a dry and warm spring can result in a higher pollen count and more severe symptoms.
  • #42 Allergies Worsen Night & Morning: Causes & Treatment | CAAC
    https://www.carolinaasthma.com/blog/why-are-my-allergies-worse-at-night/
    Its the same thing almost every single night. You brush your teeth, finish your nightly routine, climb into bed, and suddenly your allergies kick into high gear. The congestion, sneezing, and discomfort seem worse than they were all day and youre not imagining it. […] Then, as if nighttime allergies werent enough, you seem to go through the same routine day after day. You wake up with congestion, a runny nose, watery eyes, and a cough that wont quit. Annoyed, you drag yourself out of bed and straight to the kitchen or bathroom so you can administer your allergy medication. […] Nighttime allergy symptoms can be 2-3 times more intense than daytime symptoms. […] Morning symptoms often peak within the first hour of waking. […] Allergy symptoms often worsen at night due to several key factors:
  • #43 Hay Fever Symptoms | Kleenex
    https://www.kleenex.co.uk/advice/pollen/hay-fever-symptoms
    Hay fever symptoms. When theyre bad, theyre infuriating. Hay fever, also known as allergic rhinitis, is an allergic reaction to pollen. It can cause irritation and inflammation in your nose and eyes, leading to various annoying and sometimes painful symptoms. […] How severe your hay fever symptoms are can vary from person to person. How badly it strikes can also depend on pollen levels, which can intensify during hay fever season between late March and September. […] Symptoms of hay fever can vary, but if you do suffer, youll usually be struck with one or more of the same key symptoms each hay fever season. A season that is getting longer, unfortunately, due to climate change. […] The main signs of hay fever include: Sneezing. Whatever your sneeze style a blaster or a squeaker it can be a sign that pollen is irritating your nose. Snotty or blocked nose. Hay fever is known for blocking noses, just like a cold. Youll need to become a snot scientist here nasal discharge from hay fever tends to be clearer and thinner. Go on, take a look. Itchy, red or watery eyes. Hay fever can cause your eyes to stream to try and wash out the pollen. They can even become itchy, sticky and red as your immune system reacts to allergens. Itchy throat, mouth, nose and ears. Similar to itchy eyes, your bodys immune system kicks in and reacts to the pollen. Loss of smell. If food tastes different or things smell weird (and its not your partners turn to cook), then it could be a sign of hay fever. Pain around your temples and forehead. Allergens can inflame your sinuses around your cheekbones and forehead. Headache. Sinus pain from allergies can also trigger hay fever headaches. Earache. The lining of the tubes in your ear can inflame when it reacts with pollen. Tiredness. Hay fever fatigue is a tough side effect of seasonal allergies, particularly if you suffer from more severe hay fever symptoms.
  • #44 Hay Fever: What is it, Causes, & Symptoms | ZYRTEC®
    https://www.zyrtec.com/allergy-guide/understanding-allergies/types/hay-fever
    Hay fever symptoms generally crop up in spring, summer, and/or early fall when pollen from trees, weeds, and grasses or spores from mold are in full effect. […] Symptoms of hay fever, which include itchy and watery eyes, sneezing, stuffiness, and an itchy, runny nose, don’t really differ from symptoms of indoor allergies. […] You may also experience an itchy roof of mouth or throat, swollen under-eye skin, and fatigue. […] The amount of pollen in the air will likely impact the severity of your symptoms. […] Pollen counts tend to be highest on warm, dry, and breezy days, especially in the morning. […] The time of year isn’t the only factor in how bad your hay fever will be on a given day.
  • #45 What is hay fever? | Asthma + Lung UK
    https://www.asthmaandlung.org.uk/conditions/hay-fever-seasonal-allergic-rhinitis/what%20is%20hay%20fever%3F
    Hay fever symptoms include: sneezing, a runny or blocked nose, itchy, red or watery eyes, swollen eyelids, itchy throat, nose, mouth, and ears, loss of smell, pain around the side of your head and forehead, headache, earache, feeling weak and tired. […] Hay fever is usually worse between March and September because this is when the pollen count is at its highest. […] Hay fever can affect you if you have a lung condition. In a recent survey, 1 in 3 people told us that pollen triggers their lung condition symptoms. […] Hay fever can trigger asthma symptoms like: coughing, wheezing, chest pain or a tight chest, feeling short of breath. […] Having hay fever and asthma can increase your risk of having an asthma attack. […] Hay fever can make COPD symptoms, like coughing and wheezing, worse and can lead to a COPD flare-up.
  • #46 What is hay fever? | Asthma + Lung UK
    https://www.asthmaandlung.org.uk/conditions/hay-fever-seasonal-allergic-rhinitis/what%20is%20hay%20fever%3F
    Air pollution, like exhaust fumes, can increase your chance of getting hay fever symptoms. […] Thunderstorms can trigger asthma, especially if you have hay fever. […] They can cause asthma attacks and make symptoms like breathlessness, wheezing and coughing worse. […] There is some evidence that emergency hospital admissions for COPD rise after thunderstorms.
  • #47 How Long Does Hay Fever Last? | Northeast Allergy
    https://neaai.com/how-long-does-hay-fever-last/
    However, in chronic cases where individuals are sensitive to multiple allergens, the question of how long hay fever can last becomes more complex. […] Symptoms may persist for as long as the exposure to allergens continues, necessitating more robust management strategies to cope with the prolonged discomfort.
  • #48 Allergies Worsen Night & Morning: Causes & Treatment | CAAC
    https://www.carolinaasthma.com/blog/why-are-my-allergies-worse-at-night/
    The body produces more histamine at night, intensifying symptoms. […] Sudden nighttime allergic reactions can be triggered by: […] Many people experience sudden allergic reactions or allergy attacks at night. […] Daily morning allergies often indicate exposure to allergens in your bedroom. Common culprits include dust mites in bedding, pet dander, mold spores, or pollen that entered through open windows or on clothing worn outside. […] Many people experience worse symptoms in the morning due to higher pollen counts and overnight exposure to indoor allergens, but experiences vary based on specific triggers.
  • #49 Hay fever
    https://www2.hse.ie/conditions/hay-fever/
    Hay fever symptoms are usually worse between late March and September. The pollen count is at its highest when the weather is warm, humid and windy. […] You can have symptoms for weeks or months, or sometimes all year round. […] Symptoms of hay fever include: sneezing and coughing, a runny or blocked nose, itchy, red or watery eyes, itchy throat, mouth, nose and ears, loss of smell, pain around your temples and forehead, headache, earache, feeling tired. […] Hay fever usually begins in children between ages 2 and 5. […] If your child has hay fever they will not usually have a high temperature or a sore throat. […] Hay fever symptoms ease for some children as they get older. For others, symptoms will disappear altogether. […] If you have hay fever and asthma, you may also have other symptoms.
  • #50 Seasonal Allergies (Hay Fever) (for Parents) | Nemours KidsHealth
    https://kidshealth.org/en/parents/seasonal-allergies.html
    Seasonal allergies are sometimes called „hay fever” or seasonal allergic rhinitis. These allergy symptoms happen during certain times of the year, usually when trees, grasses, and weeds release tiny pollen particles into the air to fertilize other plants. […] The immune systems of people who are allergic to pollen treat these particles (called allergens) as invaders and release chemicals, including histamine, into the bloodstream to defend against them. It’s the release of these chemicals that causes allergy symptoms. […] People can be allergic to one or more types of pollen. The type someone is allergic to determines when symptoms happen. […] If your child develops „cold” symptoms at the same time every year, seasonal allergies might be to blame. Allergy symptoms, which usually come on suddenly and last for as long as a person is exposed to the allergen, can include: sneezing, itchy nose and/or throat, nasal congestion, clear, runny nose, postnasal drip.
  • #51 Hay Fever
    https://www.seattlechildrens.org/conditions/a-z/hay-fever/
    An allergic reaction of the nose, usually from pollen. An itchy nose, clear discharge and sneezing is common. Clear nasal discharge with sneezing, sniffing, and itching of nose (100%). Eye allergies (itchy, red, watery and puffy) also can occur (70%). Ear and sinus congestion or fullness can occur. Throat can also feel scratchy or have a tickly feeling at times. Itchy ear canals, itchy skin or hoarse voice sometimes also occur. Symptoms happen during pollen season. Same symptoms during the same month of the last year. Hay fever symptoms last 6-8 weeks for each pollen. Symptoms peak in school age children, teens and young adults.
  • #52 Seasonal Allergies (Hay Fever) (for Parents) | Nemours KidsHealth
    https://kidshealth.org/en/parents/seasonal-allergies.html
    These symptoms often come with itchy, watery, and/or red eyes, which is called allergic conjunctivitis. Kids who have coughing, wheezing and/or shortness of breath in addition to these symptoms might have allergies that trigger asthma. […] Even if a skin test or a blood test shows an allergy, a child must also have symptoms to be diagnosed with an allergy for sure. […] There are many ways to treat seasonal allergies, depending on how bothersome the symptoms are. An important part of treatment is knowing what someone is allergic to. Some kids can get relief by reducing or eliminating exposure to the allergens that bother them. […] If reducing exposure isn’t possible or doesn’t help, doctors may recommend medicines for allergy symptoms. These can include oral, nasal, and ocular (eye) antihistamines and nasal steroid sprays.
  • #53 Seasonal Allergies: Keeping Symptoms in Check | Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia
    https://www.chop.edu/news/health-tip/seasonal-allergies-keeping-symptoms-check
    Seasonal allergies strike at different times of the year. Also known as allergic rhinitis, or hay fever, seasonal allergy symptoms occur when airborne irritants, or allergens, enter the eyes, nose and throat, setting off an allergic reaction. […] Symptoms of seasonal allergies include a stuffy or runny nose, sneezing, itchy eyes and nose, sore throat, cough, and dark circles under the eyes. […] Seasonal allergies can be more than just a mild annoyance. Some of the consequences of allergies in children include: Fatigue and poor concentration in school due to lack of sleep, An increase in ear and sinus infections, Asthma exacerbations, Behavioral issues from discomfort and lack of sleep.
  • #54 Hay fever
    https://www2.hse.ie/conditions/hay-fever/
    Hay fever symptoms are usually worse between late March and September. The pollen count is at its highest when the weather is warm, humid and windy. […] You can have symptoms for weeks or months, or sometimes all year round. […] Symptoms of hay fever include: sneezing and coughing, a runny or blocked nose, itchy, red or watery eyes, itchy throat, mouth, nose and ears, loss of smell, pain around your temples and forehead, headache, earache, feeling tired. […] Hay fever usually begins in children between ages 2 and 5. […] If your child has hay fever they will not usually have a high temperature or a sore throat. […] Hay fever symptoms ease for some children as they get older. For others, symptoms will disappear altogether. […] If you have hay fever and asthma, you may also have other symptoms.
  • #55 Allergic Rhinitis – StatPearls – NCBI Bookshelf
    https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK538186/
    The prevalence of allergic rhinitis based on physician diagnosis is approximately 15%; however, the prevalence is estimated to be as high as 30% based on patients with nasal symptoms. […] Approximately 50% of patients receiving grass allergy immunotherapy noted improvement in symptoms that continued 3 years after discontinuation of therapy. […] Chronic rhinosinusitis, although distinct from allergic rhinitis, can be a complication of AR. […] Eustachian tube dysfunction commonly manifests in patients with AR and presents as ear fullness, otalgia, and ear-popping. […] Approximately 10 to 40% of patients with AR also have concurrent asthma, and some studies suggest asthma is more common in moderate to severe persistent rhinitis.
  • #56 What Is Hay Fever (Allergic Rhinitis)? Causes, Symptoms & Treatments | BENADRYL®
    https://www.benadryl.com/allergies/hay-fever-allergic-rhinitis
    Hay fever sufferers are not alone; roughly 7.8% of people 18 and over in the U.S. have hay fever. Common symptoms can include sneezing, congestion, a runny nose, and itchy eyes. […] Hay fever is not really a fever; it’s an allergic reaction to pollen or other allergens in the air. It can cause symptoms such as sneezing, congestion, itchy eyes, runny nose and more. […] Here are some common symptoms of hay fever: Nasal congestion, Runny nose, Coughing, Sneezing, Itchy, watery eyes, Itchy or sore throat, Itchy nose, Itchy skin, Postnasal drip (mucus flowing behind your nose into your throat). […] If you have asthma, you may experience more severe symptoms when allergens aggravate and inflame your airways, leading to asthma symptoms including: Difficulty breathing, Chest tightness or pain, Wheezing, Coughing.
  • #57 What is hay fever? | Asthma + Lung UK
    https://www.asthmaandlung.org.uk/conditions/hay-fever-seasonal-allergic-rhinitis/what-is-hay-fever
    Hay fever symptoms include: sneezing, a runny or blocked nose, itchy, red or watery eyes, swollen eyelids, itchy throat, nose, mouth, and ears, loss of smell, pain around the side of your head and forehead, headache, earache, feeling weak and tired. […] Hay fever is usually worse between March and September because this is when the pollen count is at its highest. […] Hay fever can affect you if you have a lung condition. In a recent survey, 1 in 3 people told us that pollen triggers their lung condition symptoms. […] Hay fever can trigger asthma symptoms like: coughing, wheezing, chest pain or a tight chest, feeling short of breath. […] Having hay fever and asthma can increase your risk of having an asthma attack. […] Hay fever can make COPD symptoms, like coughing and wheezing, worse and can lead to a COPD flare-up. […] Air pollution, like exhaust fumes, can increase your chance of getting hay fever symptoms. […] Thunderstorms can trigger asthma, especially if you have hay fever. […] They can cause asthma attacks and make symptoms like breathlessness, wheezing and coughing worse.
  • #58 What is hay fever? | Asthma + Lung UK
    https://www.asthmaandlung.org.uk/conditions/hay-fever-seasonal-allergic-rhinitis/what%20is%20hay%20fever%3F
    Hay fever symptoms include: sneezing, a runny or blocked nose, itchy, red or watery eyes, swollen eyelids, itchy throat, nose, mouth, and ears, loss of smell, pain around the side of your head and forehead, headache, earache, feeling weak and tired. […] Hay fever is usually worse between March and September because this is when the pollen count is at its highest. […] Hay fever can affect you if you have a lung condition. In a recent survey, 1 in 3 people told us that pollen triggers their lung condition symptoms. […] Hay fever can trigger asthma symptoms like: coughing, wheezing, chest pain or a tight chest, feeling short of breath. […] Having hay fever and asthma can increase your risk of having an asthma attack. […] Hay fever can make COPD symptoms, like coughing and wheezing, worse and can lead to a COPD flare-up.
  • #59 Hay Fever Symptoms & Treatment | Utah Valley Pediatrics
    https://www.uvpediatrics.com/topics/hay-fever/
    Hay fever is caused by common allergens like mold, pollens, pet dander, or dust mites. […] The symptoms of hay fever are often confused with cold symptoms, but hay fever is an allergic reaction and isnt caused by a virus. […] Allergic rhinitis symptoms include: A stuffy or runny nose, Sneezing, Itchy nose and itchy or watery eyes, Dark circles under the eyes, Facial grimacing (wrinkling up the nose or scrunching the face) or allergic salute (using the palm of your hand to push up the nose) in an effort to stop the itching, Coughing caused by clear mucus running down the back of the throat, Sinus pain. […] Allergic rhinitis not only makes you feel miserable, it can interfere with your sleep, worsen asthma symptoms, or cause sinusitis or ear infections.
  • #60 What is hay fever? | Asthma + Lung UK
    https://www.asthmaandlung.org.uk/conditions/hay-fever-seasonal-allergic-rhinitis/what-is-hay-fever
    Hay fever symptoms include: sneezing, a runny or blocked nose, itchy, red or watery eyes, swollen eyelids, itchy throat, nose, mouth, and ears, loss of smell, pain around the side of your head and forehead, headache, earache, feeling weak and tired. […] Hay fever is usually worse between March and September because this is when the pollen count is at its highest. […] Hay fever can affect you if you have a lung condition. In a recent survey, 1 in 3 people told us that pollen triggers their lung condition symptoms. […] Hay fever can trigger asthma symptoms like: coughing, wheezing, chest pain or a tight chest, feeling short of breath. […] Having hay fever and asthma can increase your risk of having an asthma attack. […] Hay fever can make COPD symptoms, like coughing and wheezing, worse and can lead to a COPD flare-up. […] Air pollution, like exhaust fumes, can increase your chance of getting hay fever symptoms. […] Thunderstorms can trigger asthma, especially if you have hay fever. […] They can cause asthma attacks and make symptoms like breathlessness, wheezing and coughing worse.
  • #61 Hay Fever (Allergic Rhinitis): Causes of Seasonal Allergies
    https://www.webmd.com/allergies/understanding-hay-fever-basics
    Most people with hay fever have a parent or sibling who also has allergies. People with asthma or eczema (allergic dermatitis) are more likely than others to develop hay fever; and about one-third of those with allergic rhinitis also have at least mild, intermittent, allergic asthma. […] Many people try to live without treating hay fever, but treatment can help ease your symptoms. […] If your symptoms go away after about a week, you could have a cold and not an allergy. […] It may take several tries to ease your symptoms. […] Corticosteroid nasal sprays. You can use them long-term to treat symptoms like itching, runny nose, and congestion. […] Antihistamines. These are pills, nose sprays, and eye drops that work best on hay fever symptoms like runny nose, sneezing, and itchy eyes and skin.
  • #62 Hay fever – Symptoms and causes – Mayo Clinic
    https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/hay-fever/symptoms-causes/syc-20373039
    Problems that may go along with hay fever include: Reduced quality of life. Hay fever can interfere with enjoyment of activities and cause you to be less productive. For many people, hay fever symptoms lead to missing work or school. Poor sleep. Hay fever symptoms can keep you awake or make it hard to stay asleep. This can lead to fatigue and a general feeling of being unwell, called malaise. Worsening asthma. Hay fever can worsen symptoms of asthma, such as coughing and wheezing. Sinusitis. Prolonged sinus congestion due to hay fever may increase your risk of getting sinusitis an infection or inflammation of the membrane that lines the sinuses. Ear infection. In children, hay fever often is a factor in middle ear infection, called otitis media.
  • #63 Hay fever | NHS inform
    https://www.nhsinform.scot/illnesses-and-conditions/immune-system/hay-fever/
    Hay fever is a common allergic condition. Youll experience hay fever symptoms if you have an allergic reaction to pollen which is released by plants. […] The symptoms of hay fever include: frequent sneezing, runny or blocked nose, itchy, red or watery eyes (allergic conjunctivitis), an itchy throat, mouth, nose and ears, cough this is caused by postnasal drip (mucus dripping down the throat from the back of the nose). […] Other symptoms of hay fever are less common. This includes: the loss of your sense of smell (anosmia), facial pain this is caused by blocked sinuses, headaches, earache, tiredness and fatigue. […] If you have asthma, your asthma symptoms may get worse when you have hay fever. […] Your hay fever symptoms: are getting worse, do not improve after taking over-the-counter medicines. […] Hay fever can sometimes affect your quality of life. For example, very severe hay fever may disrupt your productivity at school or work.
  • #64 Hay Fever & Allergic Rhinitis: Symptoms, Treatment, & Relief
    https://www.aspireallergy.com/blog/hay-fever-and-allergic-rhinitis
    Hay fever, also called allergic rhinitis, causes cold-like symptoms. These may include a runny nose, itchy eyes, congestion, sneezing and sinus pressure. […] Hay fever can last as long as you’re exposed to the allergens, which can be days, weeks or even months. […] Symptoms of hay fever include runny nose and nasal stuffiness (congestion), watery, itchy, red eyes (allergic conjunctivitis), sneezing, postnasal drip, cough, headache, fatigue, and hay fever rash. […] Hay fever can create many complications to those throughout allergy season, which is why we recommend coming in to see an allergist and getting your allergies treated! […] Especially with hay fever being year-round, it can interfere with the enjoyment of your activities, to spend less time outdoors, or even lead to missing work or school.
  • #65 Is It Possible To Get Hay Fever and Fever At The Same Time? | Ochsner Health
    https://blog.ochsner.org/articles/is-it-possible-to-get-hay-fever-and-fever-at-the-same-time
    Hay fever, medically known as allergic rhinitis, is an allergy to something within the environment. […] Common symptoms of hay fever include: Congestion, Sneezing, Runny nose, Fatigue, Itchy eyes, mouth or skin, Watery eyes, Red eyes, Headaches, Sore throat, Postnasal drip, Wheezing. […] With hay fever, the body responds to allergens by releasing chemicals, including histamine, to protect itself from the allergen, as it thinks it is an intruder. This causes various allergy symptoms and discomfort. […] Unlike the common cold, you do not have a fever with hay fever, and it is not contagious. […] Hay fever can be experienced year-round or seasonally, especially in the spring, summer and early fall. […] Those with hay fever may experience irritability, sleep disorders, trouble concentrating, difficulty making decisions, memory trouble or impaired hand-eye coordination. Hay fever may cause those affected to miss work or school simply because they do not feel well or have severe symptoms. […] Hay fever is usually treated with over-the-counter medication, but a medication can be prescribed by your doctor if necessary. […] Hay fever can be manageable with the correct medication and lifestyle changes.
  • #66
    https://www.wyndly.com/blogs/learn/think-you-have-seasonal-allergies?srsltid=AfmBOoqsa4psydxJ6GFep9rSBX-_H11wDaZOQLxTLWNhRERsXp7Pb__J
    Seasonal allergies (also referred to as allergic rhinitis or hay fever) are caused by the immune systems overreaction to pollen and airborne molds mainly from trees, grass, flowers, or weeds. […] Common seasonal allergy symptoms include: Post-nasal drip (which can sometimes lead to a sore throat), runny nose, pressure or painful sinuses, stuffy nose, watery, red, puffy eyes, coughing, sneezing, mild fatigue, itchy mouth, nose, throat, ears, or eyes. […] This combination can be enough to make any allergy sufferer feel miserable and generally unwell. Many people develop a mental fuzz that can reduce their concentration, decrease their ability to make decisions, impair their hand-eye coordination, and even impact their memory. […] If left unchecked, allergy symptoms can also contribute to sleep disorders that lead to even worse fatigue and health issues.
  • #67 Seasonal Hay Fever Warning Signs & What To Do | OneWelbeck
    https://onewelbeck.com/news/seasonal-hay-fever-what-are-the-warning-signs-and-what-can-i-do-about-it/
    Your hay fever symptoms can range from a mild sniffle to severe inflammation that can interfere with your work, social activities, school and sleep. […] Hay fever can be annoying and can really mess up your life but there are ways of changing the natural history of the disease. […] Common allergens that trigger hay fever include: Pollen from trees, grasses, and weeds is a common allergen that triggers seasonal hay fever. […] If your hay fever symptoms are seasonal you may be able to work out the trigger. […] Tests can confirm that you have hay fever and identify the specific allergens that are causing your symptoms. […] Hay fever can develop at any age. […] Several factors can cause adult-onset hay fever. […] Reducing your exposure to known triggers can reduce your symptoms. […] Over-the-counter medications including non-drowsy antihistamines, eye drops and nasal steroid sprays can control hay fever symptoms for many people.
  • #68 Hay Fever Symptoms & Treatment | Utah Valley Pediatrics
    https://www.uvpediatrics.com/topics/hay-fever/
    Hay fever is caused by common allergens like mold, pollens, pet dander, or dust mites. […] The symptoms of hay fever are often confused with cold symptoms, but hay fever is an allergic reaction and isnt caused by a virus. […] Allergic rhinitis symptoms include: A stuffy or runny nose, Sneezing, Itchy nose and itchy or watery eyes, Dark circles under the eyes, Facial grimacing (wrinkling up the nose or scrunching the face) or allergic salute (using the palm of your hand to push up the nose) in an effort to stop the itching, Coughing caused by clear mucus running down the back of the throat, Sinus pain. […] Allergic rhinitis not only makes you feel miserable, it can interfere with your sleep, worsen asthma symptoms, or cause sinusitis or ear infections.
  • #69 Pollen is everywhere. But do I have allergies or a cold? | Well actually | The Guardian
    https://www.theguardian.com/wellness/2024/may/02/pollen-seasonal-allergies-cold-symptoms
    Ah, spring. A time of thawing and rebirth, of blooms bursting forth from frost. Days become longer, warmer and oh no, whats this? A tickle in your throat. Pressure building in your sinuses. A runny nose. A sneeze. Another sneeze. Was there ever a time before sneezing? […] Seasonal allergies, sometimes known as hay fever or seasonal allergic rhinitis, affect roughly one-quarter of adults in the US and the UK. Symptoms tend to spike as seasons change and plants release pollens that send vulnerable immune systems into overdrive. […] In the spring, tree pollen is the primary allergen, says Dr Neeta Ogden, director of the Allergy, Asthma and Sinus Center in Edison, New Jersey, and spokesperson for the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America. […] This year may be especially brutal. Spring 2025 has already been called the worst allergy season ever in the US, and in the UK, the Met Office warned of a pollen bomb, or a sudden increase in pollen levels. […] Cold symptoms also usually resolve themselves after several days, says Ogden, while seasonal allergies continue throughout the season.
  • #70
    https://111.wales.nhs.uk/encyclopaedia/h/article/hayfever
    Hay fever is a common allergy that causes sneezing, coughing and itchy eyes. You cannot cure it, but there are things you can do to help your symptoms, or medicines you can take to help. […] Symptoms of hay fever include: sneezing and coughing, a runny or blocked nose, itchy, red or watery eyes, itchy throat, mouth, nose and ears, loss of smell, pain around your temples and forehead, headache, earache, feeling tired. […] Symptoms are usually worse between late March and September, especially when it’s warm, humid and windy. This is when the pollen count is at its highest. […] Hay fever will last for weeks or months, unlike a cold, which usually goes away after 1 to 2 weeks. […] Your GP might prescribe a steroid treatment, such as a steroid nasal spray. […] If steroids and other hay fever treatments do not work, your GP may refer you for immunotherapy. […] This means you’ll be given small amounts of pollen as an injection or tablet to slowly build up your immunity to pollen. […] Immunotherapy is a specialist service that may not be available everywhere.
  • #71 Allergic Rhinitis (Allergies)
    https://familydoctor.org/condition/allergic-rhinitis/
    Symptoms of allergic rhinitis can include: Sneezing, Coughing, Itching (mostly eyes, nose, mouth, throat and skin), Runny nose, Stuffy nose, Headache, Pressure in the nose and cheeks, Ear fullness and popping, Sore throat, Watery, red, or swollen eyes, Dark circles under your eyes, Trouble smelling. […] Allergic rhinitis can last several weeks, longer than a cold or the flu. It does not cause fever. The nasal discharge is thin, watery, and clear. Nasal discharge from a cold or the flu tends to be thicker. Itching (mostly in the eyes, nose, mouth, throat, and skin) is common with hay fever but not with a cold or the flu. Sneezing occurs more with hay fever. You may even have severe sneeze attacks. […] Hay fever is an allergic reaction to pollen. Pollen comes from flowering trees, grass, and weeds. If you are allergic to pollen, you will notice your symptoms are worse on hot, dry days when wind carries the pollen.
  • #72 Is It Possible To Get Hay Fever and Fever At The Same Time? | Ochsner Health
    https://blog.ochsner.org/articles/is-it-possible-to-get-hay-fever-and-fever-at-the-same-time
    Hay fever, medically known as allergic rhinitis, is an allergy to something within the environment. […] Common symptoms of hay fever include: Congestion, Sneezing, Runny nose, Fatigue, Itchy eyes, mouth or skin, Watery eyes, Red eyes, Headaches, Sore throat, Postnasal drip, Wheezing. […] With hay fever, the body responds to allergens by releasing chemicals, including histamine, to protect itself from the allergen, as it thinks it is an intruder. This causes various allergy symptoms and discomfort. […] Unlike the common cold, you do not have a fever with hay fever, and it is not contagious. […] Hay fever can be experienced year-round or seasonally, especially in the spring, summer and early fall. […] Those with hay fever may experience irritability, sleep disorders, trouble concentrating, difficulty making decisions, memory trouble or impaired hand-eye coordination. Hay fever may cause those affected to miss work or school simply because they do not feel well or have severe symptoms. […] Hay fever is usually treated with over-the-counter medication, but a medication can be prescribed by your doctor if necessary. […] Hay fever can be manageable with the correct medication and lifestyle changes.
  • #73 Allergic Rhinitis (Allergies)
    https://familydoctor.org/condition/allergic-rhinitis/
    Symptoms of allergic rhinitis can include: Sneezing, Coughing, Itching (mostly eyes, nose, mouth, throat and skin), Runny nose, Stuffy nose, Headache, Pressure in the nose and cheeks, Ear fullness and popping, Sore throat, Watery, red, or swollen eyes, Dark circles under your eyes, Trouble smelling. […] Allergic rhinitis can last several weeks, longer than a cold or the flu. It does not cause fever. The nasal discharge is thin, watery, and clear. Nasal discharge from a cold or the flu tends to be thicker. Itching (mostly in the eyes, nose, mouth, throat, and skin) is common with hay fever but not with a cold or the flu. Sneezing occurs more with hay fever. You may even have severe sneeze attacks. […] Hay fever is an allergic reaction to pollen. Pollen comes from flowering trees, grass, and weeds. If you are allergic to pollen, you will notice your symptoms are worse on hot, dry days when wind carries the pollen.
  • #74 Hay Fever and Other Seasonal Allergies – Women’s Health – Associates for Women’s Medicine – Syracuse NY Gynecologist, Gynecology, Obstetrics, OBGYN, OB Physicians, Syracuse New York, Fayetteville, North Syracuse, LiverpoolHay Fever and Other Seasonal Alle
    https://www.afwomensmed.com/health-library/hw-view.php?DOCHWID=tv6577
    Symptoms of seasonal allergies include: […] Seasonal allergies occur at the same time of the year every year if you continue to live in the same part of the country. […] If your symptoms still bother you, talk to your doctor. Other medicines may be helpful. And ask your doctor if immunotherapy might help you. For this treatment, you get allergy shots or use pills that have a small amount of certain allergens in them. Your body „gets used to” the allergen, so you react less to it over time. This kind of treatment may help prevent or reduce some allergy symptoms.
  • #75 Allergic Rhinitis (Allergies)
    https://familydoctor.org/condition/allergic-rhinitis/
    Symptoms of allergic rhinitis can include: Sneezing, Coughing, Itching (mostly eyes, nose, mouth, throat and skin), Runny nose, Stuffy nose, Headache, Pressure in the nose and cheeks, Ear fullness and popping, Sore throat, Watery, red, or swollen eyes, Dark circles under your eyes, Trouble smelling. […] Allergic rhinitis can last several weeks, longer than a cold or the flu. It does not cause fever. The nasal discharge is thin, watery, and clear. Nasal discharge from a cold or the flu tends to be thicker. Itching (mostly in the eyes, nose, mouth, throat, and skin) is common with hay fever but not with a cold or the flu. Sneezing occurs more with hay fever. You may even have severe sneeze attacks. […] Hay fever is an allergic reaction to pollen. Pollen comes from flowering trees, grass, and weeds. If you are allergic to pollen, you will notice your symptoms are worse on hot, dry days when wind carries the pollen.
  • #76 Hay Fever (Allergic Rhinitis) – Harvard Health
    https://www.health.harvard.edu/a_to_z/hay-fever-allergic-rhinitis-a-to-z
    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. […] Symptoms of hay fever usually begin before age 30. They typically include: sneezing, itchy and runny nose, stuffy nose, red, itchy or watery eyes, itchy or sore throat. […] The congested nose can lead to mouth breathing, and the dripping mucus can cause persistent cough and sore throat. […] Although hay fever symptoms can reappear each year when the offending plant begins to bloom, they tend to diminish as you get older. […] In most cases, hay fever can be managed successfully by minimizing exposure to the allergens and treating with one or more medications. Without medical treatment, most people with hay fever find that their symptoms gradually diminish as they grow older.
  • #77 Can I Develop Hay Fever Over Time? | Harley Street ENT Clinic
    https://www.harleystreetent.com/blog/can-i-develop-hay-fever-over-time
    If you have recently found yourself sneezing more often or feeling itchy in your eyes and throat when the seasons change, you might wonder, „Can I develop hay fever over time?” The short answer is yes, and many people experience symptoms later in life, even if they have no previous allergy issues. […] Hay fever, also known as allergic rhinitis, is an allergic response to airborne allergens like pollen, dust mites, and mould spores. It can affect anyone, regardless of age, although many people develop it during childhood or adolescence. The classic symptoms include: Sneezing, Nasal congestion, Runny nose, Itchy eyes, nose, and throat, Watery eyes. […] Yes, you can develop hay fever over time, even if you had no allergy symptoms before. This phenomenon, known as adult-onset allergies, is becoming increasingly common. Some people might experience mild symptoms initially, which can gradually worsen with repeated exposure to allergens. […] Once you’ve identified the specific allergens causing your hay fever through an allergy blood test, managing your symptoms becomes more targeted and effective.
  • #78 What Is Hay Fever?
    https://www.webmd.com/allergies/hay-fever-allergy
    If you love spring blossoms and colorful fall leaves, but dread the sneezes, itchy eyes, and runny (or stuffy) nose that come along with them, then you may have hay fever. […] The proper name is allergic rhinitis, which means inflammation inside your nose. Hay fever symptoms mostly affect your nose, but also the eyes, skin, and roof of the mouth. […] Most people get hay fever before they turn 20, but it can happen at any age. […] If it seems like you have symptoms no matter what the season, you may have perennial allergic rhinitis. […] If you have both seasonal and perennial rhinitis, your symptoms will worsen when pollen counts are high. […] Many people try to live without treating hay fever, but treatment can help ease your symptoms. […] If your symptoms go away after about a week, you could have a cold and not an allergy.
  • #79 Hay Fever (Allergic Rhinitis) – Harvard Health
    https://www.health.harvard.edu/a_to_z/hay-fever-allergic-rhinitis-a-to-z
    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. […] Symptoms of hay fever usually begin before age 30. They typically include: sneezing, itchy and runny nose, stuffy nose, red, itchy or watery eyes, itchy or sore throat. […] The congested nose can lead to mouth breathing, and the dripping mucus can cause persistent cough and sore throat. […] Although hay fever symptoms can reappear each year when the offending plant begins to bloom, they tend to diminish as you get older. […] In most cases, hay fever can be managed successfully by minimizing exposure to the allergens and treating with one or more medications. Without medical treatment, most people with hay fever find that their symptoms gradually diminish as they grow older.
  • #80 Hay Fever: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatments
    https://patient.info/allergies-blood-immune/hay-fever-leaflet
    Less common symptoms of hay fever include: Loss of smell. Face pain (from blocked sinuses). Sweats. Headache. […] Some people develop asthma symptoms such as wheeze and breathlessness. People who already have asthma may get worsening symptoms. Some people have asthma symptoms only during the hay fever season. If you have hay fever, you are more likely to develop asthma. […] Hay fever symptoms usually last for the length of the pollen season. For example, people allergic to grass pollen may get symptoms from May to July, and people with tree pollen allergies can experience symptoms from March to May. Some people are allergic to more than one type of pollen, and experience symptoms for longer. […] Many people find that their hay fever symptoms get better as they get older. […] Some people have perennial allergic rhinitis, which means they have allergic symptoms throughout the entire year. This is usually due to allergies to things like dust mites, or cat and dog fur. However, they might also be allergic to pollen as well, meaning that their symptoms get worse during hay fever season.
  • #81 Overview: Hay fever – InformedHealth.org – NCBI Bookshelf
    https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK279488/
    These symptoms only occur during the pollen season. They are usually much more noticeable than the symptoms of a dust mite allergy, but don’t last the whole year. […] The allergic rhinitis symptoms may „move down” into the lungs and develop into allergic asthma after several years. Sometimes people who have a pollen allergy become allergic to certain foods too after a while (a phenomenon known as cross-reactivity). […] Severe hay fever may increase the likelihood of developing other medical conditions such as sinusitis (inflammation of the sinuses). Hay fever often makes the mucous membranes lining the airways overly sensitive in general too. As a result, they may also react more strongly to irritants like dry air in heated rooms or cigarette smoke.
  • #82 Allergic rhinitis: MedlinePlus Medical EncyclopediaLock
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000813.htm
    Most symptoms of allergic rhinitis can be treated with medicines. More severe cases need allergy shots. […] Some people, especially children, may outgrow an allergy as the immune system becomes less sensitive to the trigger. But once a substance such as pollen causes allergies, it often continues to have a long-term effect on the person.
  • #83 Allergic rhinitis Information | Mount Sinai – New York
    https://www.mountsinai.org/health-library/diseases-conditions/allergic-rhinitis
    Most symptoms of allergic rhinitis can be treated with medicines. More severe cases need allergy shots. […] Some people, especially children, may outgrow an allergy as the immune system becomes less sensitive to the trigger. But once a substance such as pollen causes allergies, it often continues to have a long-term effect on the person.
  • #84 Hay Fever (Allergic Rhinitis): Causes of Seasonal Allergies
    https://www.webmd.com/allergies/understanding-hay-fever-basics
    Most people with hay fever have a parent or sibling who also has allergies. People with asthma or eczema (allergic dermatitis) are more likely than others to develop hay fever; and about one-third of those with allergic rhinitis also have at least mild, intermittent, allergic asthma. […] Many people try to live without treating hay fever, but treatment can help ease your symptoms. […] If your symptoms go away after about a week, you could have a cold and not an allergy. […] It may take several tries to ease your symptoms. […] Corticosteroid nasal sprays. You can use them long-term to treat symptoms like itching, runny nose, and congestion. […] Antihistamines. These are pills, nose sprays, and eye drops that work best on hay fever symptoms like runny nose, sneezing, and itchy eyes and skin.
  • #85 Hay Fever Symptoms, Treatment, Causes, Medicine, Contagious
    https://www.medicinenet.com/hay_fever/article.htm
    Hay fever (allergic rhinitis) is a type of allergic reaction that usually causes nasal congestion, sneezing, and eye irritation. […] Symptoms of allergic rhinitis, or hay fever, frequently include: Nasal congestion, A runny nose with clear mucus, Sneezing, Nose, eye itching, Excess tear production in the eyes. […] Allergic rhinitis is a chronic condition, meaning that it persists over time. Some people who experience allergic rhinitis as children will notice their symptoms improve as they get older. Others may have symptoms for life. […] Allergic rhinitis is not associated with severe complications and can be managed effectively with medications and, in some cases, desensitization therapy.
  • #86
    https://www.wyndly.com/blogs/learn/think-you-have-seasonal-allergies?srsltid=AfmBOoqsa4psydxJ6GFep9rSBX-_H11wDaZOQLxTLWNhRERsXp7Pb__J
    Seasonal allergies (also referred to as allergic rhinitis or hay fever) are caused by the immune systems overreaction to pollen and airborne molds mainly from trees, grass, flowers, or weeds. […] Common seasonal allergy symptoms include: Post-nasal drip (which can sometimes lead to a sore throat), runny nose, pressure or painful sinuses, stuffy nose, watery, red, puffy eyes, coughing, sneezing, mild fatigue, itchy mouth, nose, throat, ears, or eyes. […] This combination can be enough to make any allergy sufferer feel miserable and generally unwell. Many people develop a mental fuzz that can reduce their concentration, decrease their ability to make decisions, impair their hand-eye coordination, and even impact their memory. […] If left unchecked, allergy symptoms can also contribute to sleep disorders that lead to even worse fatigue and health issues.
  • #87 Allergic rhinitis (hay fever) – Australasian Society of Clinical Immunology and Allergy (ASCIA)
    https://www.allergy.org.au/patients/allergic-rhinitis-hay-fever-and-sinusitis/allergic-rhinitis-or-hay-fever
    Symptoms may be mild to moderate, where day to day function is not affected. […] Severe symptoms affect day to day function and may lead to: Sleep disturbance, Daytime tiredness, Headaches, Poor concentration. […] If allergic rhinitis is not well managed or symptoms are left untreated, it can lead to: Recurrent ear infections in children, Recurrent sinus infections in adults, Increased risk of developing asthma, and more episodes of asthma symptoms for those who already have it.
  • #88 Hay fever (allergic rhinitis) – symptoms, treatments and causes | healthdirect
    https://www.healthdirect.gov.au/hay-fever
    Hay fever causes symptoms such as sneezing, a runny nose and watery, itchy eyes. […] Common symptoms of hay fever include: an itchy, runny or blocked nose, itchy or watery eyes, sneezing, mouth breathing, needing to clear your throat, feeling like you have a cold that won’t go away, snoring during sleep. […] If your hay fever is severe, you may also have: interrupted sleep this may lead to feeling tired during the day, difficulty concentrating, headaches. […] Complications of hay fever may include: disturbed sleep, tiredness during the day, headaches, poor concentration. […] Hay fever may also trigger frequent ear infections in children and sinus infections in adults. Untreated hay fever may also increase your risk of developing asthma or make asthma harder to control.
  • #89 Hay Fever Symptoms, Treatment, Medicine, Causes & Remedies
    https://www.emedicinehealth.com/hay_fever/article_em.htm
    Hay fever symptoms can include rash or stuffy nose. Hay fever symptoms and signs can include rash or stuffy nose. […] The usual symptoms of hay fever include the following: Sneezing, Runny nose (clear, thin discharge), Congested („stuffy”) nose, Postnasal drip, Sensation of plugged ear(s), Watery, bloodshot eyes, Itching of nose, soft palate, ear canal, eyes, and/or skin, Fatigue, Trouble sleeping. […] Common complications of hay fever include the following: Secondary infection: This is a bacterial infection that occurs in tissues such as the mucous membranes of the nose, throat, or sinuses or the ear that have already been irritated and inflamed by the allergic reaction. Ear infection (otitis) or sinus infection (sinusitis) are common secondary infections of hay fever.
  • #90 Overview: Hay fever – InformedHealth.org – NCBI Bookshelf
    https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK279488/
    These symptoms only occur during the pollen season. They are usually much more noticeable than the symptoms of a dust mite allergy, but don’t last the whole year. […] The allergic rhinitis symptoms may „move down” into the lungs and develop into allergic asthma after several years. Sometimes people who have a pollen allergy become allergic to certain foods too after a while (a phenomenon known as cross-reactivity). […] Severe hay fever may increase the likelihood of developing other medical conditions such as sinusitis (inflammation of the sinuses). Hay fever often makes the mucous membranes lining the airways overly sensitive in general too. As a result, they may also react more strongly to irritants like dry air in heated rooms or cigarette smoke.
  • #91 Hay Fever Symptoms: Triggers, Complications, and Treatment
    https://www.healthline.com/health/hay-fever-symptoms
    Experiencing these symptoms over time can have a negative effect on: sleep quality, asthma symptoms, quality of life as symptoms may make activities less enjoyable, or cause you to be less productive at work and school, or even require you to stay home from work or school, ear infections, especially in children, eyes, or allergic conjunctivitis, which occurs when the allergen irritates the membrane over your eye, sinus inflammation, which can become sinusitis due to persistent congestion. […] Some patients say that hay fever feels like a cold, especially if it continues for a long period of time and symptoms get worse. […] The symptoms of hay fever are almost never immediately dangerous. You should see a doctor if your symptoms aren’t responding to over-the-counter (OTC) medications. You can ask your doctor, or specialist, for an allergy test if you’re interested in learning the exact cause of your allergy.
  • #92 Hay fever | Healthify
    https://healthify.nz/health-a-z/h/hay-fever
    Symptoms include a blocked, runny and itchy nose, sneezing, an itchy throat, and red, itchy and watery eyes. […] Symptoms of hay fever include: a blocked nose, a runny and itchy nose, sneezing, an itchy throat, red, itchy and watery eyes. […] Symptoms of hay fever include: sneezing, a runny nose, watery, itchy, red and puffy eyes, a blocked nose, mucus from your nose running down the back of your throat (postnasal drip), an itchy throat, mouth, nose and ears, blocked ears, throat clearing or coughing, loss of smell, headache, earache, lack of energy and fatigue. […] These symptoms can range from mild to severe and can make it difficult for you to do normal activities, including tasks at work or school. […] Severe hay fever can have a big impact on your daily life as it can affect your sleep and concentration.
  • #93 Hay Fever
    https://www.seattlechildrens.org/conditions/a-z/hay-fever/
    An allergic reaction of the nose, usually from pollen. An itchy nose, clear discharge and sneezing is common. Clear nasal discharge with sneezing, sniffing, and itching of nose (100%). Eye allergies (itchy, red, watery and puffy) also can occur (70%). Ear and sinus congestion or fullness can occur. Throat can also feel scratchy or have a tickly feeling at times. Itchy ear canals, itchy skin or hoarse voice sometimes also occur. Symptoms happen during pollen season. Same symptoms during the same month of the last year. Hay fever symptoms last 6-8 weeks for each pollen. Symptoms peak in school age children, teens and young adults.
  • #94 Hay Fever
    https://www.seattlechildrens.org/conditions/a-z/hay-fever/
    An allergic reaction of the nose, usually from pollen. An itchy nose, clear discharge and sneezing is common. Clear nasal discharge with sneezing, sniffing, and itching of nose (100%). Eye allergies (itchy, red, watery and puffy) also can occur (70%). Ear and sinus congestion or fullness can occur. Throat can also feel scratchy or have a tickly feeling at times. Itchy ear canals, itchy skin or hoarse voice sometimes also occur. Symptoms happen during pollen season. Same symptoms during the same month of the last year. Hay fever symptoms last 6-8 weeks for each pollen. Symptoms peak in school age children, teens and young adults.
  • #95 What Is Hay Fever (Allergic Rhinitis)? Causes, Symptoms & Treatments | BENADRYL®
    https://www.benadryl.com/allergies/hay-fever-allergic-rhinitis
    Symptoms of hay fever can start immediately after exposure to allergens and can last as long as you remain exposed to the allergen. […] Symptoms can be occasional, or they can be ongoing, where you deal with them on a daily basis. […] As long as you are exposed to allergens, you can have hay fever symptoms. […] Those who have seasonal allergies may only experience hay fever symptoms during a particular season, depending on what they are allergic to. […] Histamine is released by immune cells, signaling more immune responses to fight allergens. This can lead to processes that cause your symptoms, like sneezing, coughing, runny nose, and watery eyes. […] Some allergens that can trigger hay fever symptoms include pollen, mold, dust mites, cockroaches, and pet dander. […] Perennial allergic rhinitis can happen year-round. It can be caused by allergy triggers that are always around, especially indoor allergens, such as dust mites, cockroaches, and pet dander.
  • #96 Hay Fever: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatments
    https://patient.info/allergies-blood-immune/hay-fever-leaflet
    Less common symptoms of hay fever include: Loss of smell. Face pain (from blocked sinuses). Sweats. Headache. […] Some people develop asthma symptoms such as wheeze and breathlessness. People who already have asthma may get worsening symptoms. Some people have asthma symptoms only during the hay fever season. If you have hay fever, you are more likely to develop asthma. […] Hay fever symptoms usually last for the length of the pollen season. For example, people allergic to grass pollen may get symptoms from May to July, and people with tree pollen allergies can experience symptoms from March to May. Some people are allergic to more than one type of pollen, and experience symptoms for longer. […] Many people find that their hay fever symptoms get better as they get older. […] Some people have perennial allergic rhinitis, which means they have allergic symptoms throughout the entire year. This is usually due to allergies to things like dust mites, or cat and dog fur. However, they might also be allergic to pollen as well, meaning that their symptoms get worse during hay fever season.
  • #97
  • #98 What is hay fever? | Asthma + Lung UK
    https://www.asthmaandlung.org.uk/conditions/hay-fever-seasonal-allergic-rhinitis/what-is-hay-fever
    Hay fever symptoms include: sneezing, a runny or blocked nose, itchy, red or watery eyes, swollen eyelids, itchy throat, nose, mouth, and ears, loss of smell, pain around the side of your head and forehead, headache, earache, feeling weak and tired. […] Hay fever is usually worse between March and September because this is when the pollen count is at its highest. […] Hay fever can affect you if you have a lung condition. In a recent survey, 1 in 3 people told us that pollen triggers their lung condition symptoms. […] Hay fever can trigger asthma symptoms like: coughing, wheezing, chest pain or a tight chest, feeling short of breath. […] Having hay fever and asthma can increase your risk of having an asthma attack. […] Hay fever can make COPD symptoms, like coughing and wheezing, worse and can lead to a COPD flare-up. […] Air pollution, like exhaust fumes, can increase your chance of getting hay fever symptoms. […] Thunderstorms can trigger asthma, especially if you have hay fever. […] They can cause asthma attacks and make symptoms like breathlessness, wheezing and coughing worse.
  • #99 What is hay fever? | Asthma + Lung UK
    https://www.asthmaandlung.org.uk/conditions/hay-fever-seasonal-allergic-rhinitis/what-is-hay-fever
    Hay fever symptoms include: sneezing, a runny or blocked nose, itchy, red or watery eyes, swollen eyelids, itchy throat, nose, mouth, and ears, loss of smell, pain around the side of your head and forehead, headache, earache, feeling weak and tired. […] Hay fever is usually worse between March and September because this is when the pollen count is at its highest. […] Hay fever can affect you if you have a lung condition. In a recent survey, 1 in 3 people told us that pollen triggers their lung condition symptoms. […] Hay fever can trigger asthma symptoms like: coughing, wheezing, chest pain or a tight chest, feeling short of breath. […] Having hay fever and asthma can increase your risk of having an asthma attack. […] Hay fever can make COPD symptoms, like coughing and wheezing, worse and can lead to a COPD flare-up. […] Air pollution, like exhaust fumes, can increase your chance of getting hay fever symptoms. […] Thunderstorms can trigger asthma, especially if you have hay fever. […] They can cause asthma attacks and make symptoms like breathlessness, wheezing and coughing worse.
  • #100 Hay Fever Symptoms: Triggers, Complications, and Treatment
    https://www.healthline.com/health/hay-fever-symptoms
    Hay fever symptoms can also be made worse by other irritants. This is because hay fever causes inflammation in the lining of the nose and makes your nose more sensitive to irritants in the air. […] Hay fever symptoms can include sneezing, congestion, and a rash. Here are a few ways to determine if your rash is related to hay fever.
  • #101 Allergic Rhinitis – StatPearls – NCBI Bookshelf
    https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK538186/
    The prevalence of allergic rhinitis based on physician diagnosis is approximately 15%; however, the prevalence is estimated to be as high as 30% based on patients with nasal symptoms. […] Approximately 50% of patients receiving grass allergy immunotherapy noted improvement in symptoms that continued 3 years after discontinuation of therapy. […] Chronic rhinosinusitis, although distinct from allergic rhinitis, can be a complication of AR. […] Eustachian tube dysfunction commonly manifests in patients with AR and presents as ear fullness, otalgia, and ear-popping. […] Approximately 10 to 40% of patients with AR also have concurrent asthma, and some studies suggest asthma is more common in moderate to severe persistent rhinitis.
  • #102 Rhinitis (Hay Fever)
    https://www.aaaai.org/tools-for-the-public/conditions-library/allergies/rhinitis-(hay-fever)
    You can suffer from either seasonal or perennial allergic rhinitis, or a combination of both. […] The first step to manage this condition is to avoid allergens that cause symptoms. […] Nasal corticosteroid sprays control inflammation and reduce all symptoms of allergic rhinitis, including itching, sneezing, runny nose and stuffiness. […] Antihistamines in the form of liquid, pills or nasal sprays block histamine and may relieve itching, sneezing and runny nose. […] More importantly, an allergist can screen you for allergic asthma, which is common for rhinitis patients. […] Non-allergic rhinitis usually begins in adults and causes year-round symptoms, especially a runny nose and nasal stuffiness. […] Strong odors, pollution, weather changes, smoke and other irritants may cause symptoms of non-allergic rhinitis.
  • #103 Allergic Rhinitis (Hay Fever): Symptoms & Treatment
    https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/8622-allergic-rhinitis-hay-fever
    It varies. Most people find relief from hay fever within a few days with medication, but they must take it continuously until the allergen is out of the air. Some people continue to have symptoms of hay fever for several weeks or months, especially if they arent taking or cant take medication to help relieve symptoms.
  • #104 What Is Hay Fever?
    https://www.webmd.com/allergies/hay-fever-allergy
    It may take several tries to ease your symptoms. […] Corticosteroid nasal sprays. You can use them long-term to treat symptoms like itching, runny nose, and congestion. […] Antihistamines. These are pills, nose sprays, and eye drops that work best on hay fever symptoms like runny nose, sneezing, and itchy eyes and skin. […] Decongestants. They help relieve the swelling inside your nose that makes it stuffy. […] Cromolyn sodium. Use this OTC nasal spray several times a day to stop the release of histamines. […] This treatment aims to make your body less reactive. […] You must visit your doctor regularly, often weekly, for as many as 2 to 5 years. […] You can ease your allergy symptoms by avoiding or reducing your exposure to triggers. […] For seasonal allergies, you should stay indoors as much as possible during peak pollen counts and windy days. […] The bottom line? Although theres no cure for hay fever, if you work with your doctor, stick to your therapy plan, and avoid the triggers for your seasonal and perennial allergies, you can manage your symptoms before they manage you.
  • #105 Hay fever – Diagnosis and treatment – Mayo Clinic
    https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/hay-fever/diagnosis-treatment/drc-20373045
    A small area of swelling with surrounding redness (arrow) is typical of a positive skin prick test for allergy. […] To diagnose hay fever, a healthcare professional typically does a physical exam and talks about general health, symptoms and possible triggers. […] Once someone knows their allergy triggers, a healthcare professional can help develop a treatment plan to reduce or get rid of hay fever symptoms. […] If hay fever isn’t too severe, nonprescription medicines may be enough to relieve symptoms. […] Many people get the best relief from a combination of allergy medicines. […] Treatments for hay fever may include medicines, immunotherapy and nasal saline rinses. […] These nasal sprays help prevent and treat the nasal stuffiness and the itchy, runny nose caused by hay fever.
  • #106 Hay fever – Diagnosis and treatment – Mayo Clinic
    https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/hay-fever/diagnosis-treatment/drc-20373045
    Antihistamines work by blocking histamine. […] Decongestants reduce nasal stuffiness and pressure from swelling. […] Cromolyn sodium can help relieve hay fever symptoms by preventing the release of histamine. […] Montelukast (Singulair) is a prescription tablet taken to block the action of leukotrienes. […] Allergy shots change the way the immune system reacts to allergens. […] Saline nasal sprays can moisten dry nasal passages and thin nasal mucus. […] Rinsing your nasal passages with saline, called nasal irrigation, is a quick and effective way to relieve nasal congestion. […] It’s not possible to avoid allergens completely, but you can reduce your symptoms by limiting your exposure to these substances.
  • #107 What Is Hay Fever?
    https://www.webmd.com/allergies/hay-fever-allergy
    It may take several tries to ease your symptoms. […] Corticosteroid nasal sprays. You can use them long-term to treat symptoms like itching, runny nose, and congestion. […] Antihistamines. These are pills, nose sprays, and eye drops that work best on hay fever symptoms like runny nose, sneezing, and itchy eyes and skin. […] Decongestants. They help relieve the swelling inside your nose that makes it stuffy. […] Cromolyn sodium. Use this OTC nasal spray several times a day to stop the release of histamines. […] This treatment aims to make your body less reactive. […] You must visit your doctor regularly, often weekly, for as many as 2 to 5 years. […] You can ease your allergy symptoms by avoiding or reducing your exposure to triggers. […] For seasonal allergies, you should stay indoors as much as possible during peak pollen counts and windy days. […] The bottom line? Although theres no cure for hay fever, if you work with your doctor, stick to your therapy plan, and avoid the triggers for your seasonal and perennial allergies, you can manage your symptoms before they manage you.
  • #108 What Is Hay Fever (Allergic Rhinitis)? Causes, Symptoms & Treatments | BENADRYL®
    https://www.benadryl.com/allergies/hay-fever-allergic-rhinitis
    Symptoms of hay fever can start immediately after exposure to allergens and can last as long as you remain exposed to the allergen. […] Symptoms can be occasional, or they can be ongoing, where you deal with them on a daily basis. […] As long as you are exposed to allergens, you can have hay fever symptoms. […] Those who have seasonal allergies may only experience hay fever symptoms during a particular season, depending on what they are allergic to. […] Histamine is released by immune cells, signaling more immune responses to fight allergens. This can lead to processes that cause your symptoms, like sneezing, coughing, runny nose, and watery eyes. […] Some allergens that can trigger hay fever symptoms include pollen, mold, dust mites, cockroaches, and pet dander. […] Perennial allergic rhinitis can happen year-round. It can be caused by allergy triggers that are always around, especially indoor allergens, such as dust mites, cockroaches, and pet dander.
  • #109
    https://111.wales.nhs.uk/encyclopaedia/h/article/hayfever
    Hay fever is a common allergy that causes sneezing, coughing and itchy eyes. You cannot cure it, but there are things you can do to help your symptoms, or medicines you can take to help. […] Symptoms of hay fever include: sneezing and coughing, a runny or blocked nose, itchy, red or watery eyes, itchy throat, mouth, nose and ears, loss of smell, pain around your temples and forehead, headache, earache, feeling tired. […] Symptoms are usually worse between late March and September, especially when it’s warm, humid and windy. This is when the pollen count is at its highest. […] Hay fever will last for weeks or months, unlike a cold, which usually goes away after 1 to 2 weeks. […] Your GP might prescribe a steroid treatment, such as a steroid nasal spray. […] If steroids and other hay fever treatments do not work, your GP may refer you for immunotherapy. […] This means you’ll be given small amounts of pollen as an injection or tablet to slowly build up your immunity to pollen. […] Immunotherapy is a specialist service that may not be available everywhere.
  • #110 Hay Fever Symptoms, Treatment, Causes, Medicine, Contagious
    https://www.medicinenet.com/hay_fever/article.htm
    Hay fever (allergic rhinitis) is a type of allergic reaction that usually causes nasal congestion, sneezing, and eye irritation. […] Symptoms of allergic rhinitis, or hay fever, frequently include: Nasal congestion, A runny nose with clear mucus, Sneezing, Nose, eye itching, Excess tear production in the eyes. […] Allergic rhinitis is a chronic condition, meaning that it persists over time. Some people who experience allergic rhinitis as children will notice their symptoms improve as they get older. Others may have symptoms for life. […] Allergic rhinitis is not associated with severe complications and can be managed effectively with medications and, in some cases, desensitization therapy.
  • #111 Hay Fever (Allergic Rhinitis) – Harvard Health
    https://www.health.harvard.edu/a_to_z/hay-fever-allergic-rhinitis-a-to-z
    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. […] Symptoms of hay fever usually begin before age 30. They typically include: sneezing, itchy and runny nose, stuffy nose, red, itchy or watery eyes, itchy or sore throat. […] The congested nose can lead to mouth breathing, and the dripping mucus can cause persistent cough and sore throat. […] Although hay fever symptoms can reappear each year when the offending plant begins to bloom, they tend to diminish as you get older. […] In most cases, hay fever can be managed successfully by minimizing exposure to the allergens and treating with one or more medications. Without medical treatment, most people with hay fever find that their symptoms gradually diminish as they grow older.
  • #112 Seasonal Hay Fever Warning Signs & What To Do | OneWelbeck
    https://onewelbeck.com/news/seasonal-hay-fever-what-are-the-warning-signs-and-what-can-i-do-about-it/
    Immunotherapy, or desensitisation therapy, is a ground-breaking allergy treatment that can reduce your body’s response to allergens and ease hay fever symptoms. […] We can’t completely cure hay fever, but we can manage the condition well with a combination of treatment including immunotherapy and relevant lifestyle changes. […] In children, immunotherapy is very effective in controlling hay fever symptoms and improving quality of life and also in preventing the development of seasonal asthma.
  • #113 Allergic rhinitis – UF Health
    https://ufhealth.org/conditions-and-treatments/allergic-rhinitis
    Most symptoms of allergic rhinitis can be treated. More severe cases need allergy shots. […] Some people, especially children, may outgrow an allergy as the immune system becomes less sensitive to the trigger. But once a substance such as pollen causes allergies, it often continues to have a long-term effect on the person. […] You can sometimes prevent symptoms by avoiding the pollen you are allergic to. During pollen season, you should stay indoors where it is air-conditioned, if possible. Sleep with the windows closed, and drive with the windows rolled up.
  • #114 Seasonal Allergies (Allergic Rhinitis) > Fact Sheets > Yale Medicine
    https://www.yalemedicine.org/conditions/seasonal-allergies
    Seasonal allergies are treated in a variety of ways. Most often, over-the-counter or prescription antihistamines help suppress the body’s immune response, providing relief from symptoms. Decongestants can be used to relieve congestion. […] If you need more specialized care, your doctor may recommend allergen immunotherapy. This helps your immune system build up a tolerance against an allergen by exposing you to the irritant in small doses.
  • #115 Allergic rhinitis: MedlinePlus Medical EncyclopediaLock
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000813.htm
    Most symptoms of allergic rhinitis can be treated with medicines. More severe cases need allergy shots. […] Some people, especially children, may outgrow an allergy as the immune system becomes less sensitive to the trigger. But once a substance such as pollen causes allergies, it often continues to have a long-term effect on the person.
  • #116 Allergic rhinitis Information | Mount Sinai – New York
    https://www.mountsinai.org/health-library/diseases-conditions/allergic-rhinitis
    Most symptoms of allergic rhinitis can be treated with medicines. More severe cases need allergy shots. […] Some people, especially children, may outgrow an allergy as the immune system becomes less sensitive to the trigger. But once a substance such as pollen causes allergies, it often continues to have a long-term effect on the person.
  • #117 What Is Hay Fever (Allergic Rhinitis)? Causes, Symptoms & Treatments | BENADRYL®
    https://www.benadryl.com/allergies/hay-fever-allergic-rhinitis
    If you have allergy symptoms like runny nose and sneezing that stick around no matter the season, you may have perennial allergic rhinitis. […] Seasonal allergic rhinitis occurs during certain times of the year, depending on your allergy triggers and where you live. Common triggers are pollens from trees, grasses, and weeds. […] Unfortunately for allergy sufferers, hay fever does not have a permanent cure. However, you can manage and minimize symptoms by reducing your exposure to allergens and using treatments for relief. […] Over-the-counter and prescribed medicines can help with hay fever allergy symptoms.
  • #118 What Is Hay Fever?
    https://www.webmd.com/allergies/hay-fever-allergy
    It may take several tries to ease your symptoms. […] Corticosteroid nasal sprays. You can use them long-term to treat symptoms like itching, runny nose, and congestion. […] Antihistamines. These are pills, nose sprays, and eye drops that work best on hay fever symptoms like runny nose, sneezing, and itchy eyes and skin. […] Decongestants. They help relieve the swelling inside your nose that makes it stuffy. […] Cromolyn sodium. Use this OTC nasal spray several times a day to stop the release of histamines. […] This treatment aims to make your body less reactive. […] You must visit your doctor regularly, often weekly, for as many as 2 to 5 years. […] You can ease your allergy symptoms by avoiding or reducing your exposure to triggers. […] For seasonal allergies, you should stay indoors as much as possible during peak pollen counts and windy days. […] The bottom line? Although theres no cure for hay fever, if you work with your doctor, stick to your therapy plan, and avoid the triggers for your seasonal and perennial allergies, you can manage your symptoms before they manage you.