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Red eyes, sneezing, and runny noses. No, it’s not the flu. It’s that yearly nuisance come back again. Hay fever! If it is not actually caused from hay nor does it cause a fever then just what is hay fever?

Hay fever is the frequently used name for the seasonal allergic rhinitis.  There are some people who suffer from allergies on a daily basis that are caused by things such as dust, animals, or feathers. However, hay fever is seasonal and is most commonly caused by pollen from various plants. Outdoor allergens are the most difficult to control since they are all over, especially at the time of year when you spend most of the day enjoying the fresh air.

Hay fever is more widespread in Western countries; in fact, according to statistics, it’s the most common allergy in the US. Why do some people suffer from hay fever so badly, others mildly, while others don’t suffer at all? Doctors believe that it may well be hereditary. It also seems that those who suffer from asthma or eczema are more prone to develop hay fever or other allergies. ...continue reading