Hay Fever (allergic rhinitis) is an allergic condition more common in spring but can run through to Autumn.
Symptoms can include:
Some of the above can be symptoms of Covid-19. You will need to check with your GP if you are at all concerned.
Triggers:
Hay fever is your body recognising a harmless airborne substance as harmful, and your body produces antibodies to this harmless substance.
The next time your body encounters the substance, your body releases chemicals such as histamine, into your blood stream which causes a reaction that leads to signs and symptoms of Hay fever.
Complications can be:
Prevention:
There is no way to avoid getting Hay Fever other than lessening your exposure to allergens.
Taking allergy medication before exposure, as directed by your GP may be helpful.
Contact your GP if you can not get relief from over the counter allergy medications or if you have another condition that can worsen with hay fever symptoms.
Symptoms can include:
- Sneezing, runny, blocked or itchy nose
- Watery, itchy red eyes
- Cough
- Postnasal drip
- Fatigue
Some of the above can be symptoms of Covid-19. You will need to check with your GP if you are at all concerned.
Triggers:
- Dust and dust mites
- Pollen and grasses
- Mould
- Pet hair
Hay fever is your body recognising a harmless airborne substance as harmful, and your body produces antibodies to this harmless substance.
The next time your body encounters the substance, your body releases chemicals such as histamine, into your blood stream which causes a reaction that leads to signs and symptoms of Hay fever.
Complications can be:
- Poor sleep
- Worsening asthma
- Sinusitis
- Ear infection
Prevention:
There is no way to avoid getting Hay Fever other than lessening your exposure to allergens.
Taking allergy medication before exposure, as directed by your GP may be helpful.
Contact your GP if you can not get relief from over the counter allergy medications or if you have another condition that can worsen with hay fever symptoms.
Resources: Why do some adults develop hay fever, thoracic and sleep website,Mayo clinic website
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