Hayfever
What is Hayfever?
Hayfever is an allergy (a sensitive reaction to basically harmless substances) to pollen from trees, grass or weeds. It is sometimes called allergic rhinitis (inflammation of the lining of the nasal passages).
How do you get Hayfever?
Allergies are extreme reactions to basically harmless substances. You get hayfever if you are one of a number of people whose body reacts to pollen in a different way to most (you are described as being sensitive to pollen). Hayfever comes on in the spring and summer when pollen levels are high.
How serious is Hayfever?
Symptoms include a running and congested nose and red, itchy eyes. Itching skin, dry throat and wheezing can also occur, and symptoms are worst when the amount of pollen in the air is highest.
How long does Hayfever last?
Hayfever is seasonal, occurring in spring (usually early May onwards) and summer. Symptoms may last several weeks but this depends on whether one or more types of pollen are the......
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