Hay Fever: Symptoms & Signs

Hay fever is a term that describes a seasonal allergic reaction to airborne particles such as pollen. The medical term for hay fever is allergic rhinitis. Hay fever is a common condition that affects up to 30% of the population.

Signs and symptoms of hay fever include a

• runny nose with clear mucus,
• nasal congestion,
• itchy eyes,
• watery eyes, and
• sneezing.

Other associated symptoms and signs can include

• earache,
• loss of sense of smell,
• post-nasal drip,
• puffy eyes,
• eye redness,
• breathing through the mouth or wheezing,
• coughing,
• fatigue,
• headache, or
• throat irritation.

Loss of the sense of taste also may be present.

Cause of hay fever

Hay does not actually cause hay fever, and hay fever does not produce a fever, so the term is a misnomer.

Other hay fever symptoms and signs

• Breathing Through the Mouth or Wheezing
• Coughing
• Earache
• Eye Redness
• Fatigue
• Headache
• Itchy Eyes
• Loss of Sense of Smell
• Loss of the Sense of Taste
• Nasal Congestion
• Post-Nasal Drip
• Puffy Eyes
• Runny Nose with Clear Mucus
• Sneezing
• Throat Irritation
• Watery Eyes

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