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Hay fever (allergic rhinitis)
Hay fever, otherwise known as seasonal allergic rhinitis, is an allergic reaction to airborne substances such as pollen that get into the upper respiratory passages - the nose, sinus, throat - and also the eyes. Hay fever (allergic rhinitis) is one of the most common chronic conditions. The condition may cause you to sniffle, drip and itch your way through the pollen-filled blooming months or while exposed to other allergic triggers. Perennial allergic rhinitis is a similar allergy that occurs all year round and is caused by things such as house dust, mites and pets. However the predominant allergen changes from time to time.
Different
microscopic substances get into the nose and cause the body to produce
antibodies and release histamine. Symptoms can make life so miserable that many people with allergies dream of finding relief by moving to a different part of the country. Unfortunately, allergies aren't that easy to escape. Many hay fever culprits - or their close relatives. If you're prone to allergies, you may begin reacting to new allergens within a year or two. Fortunately, there are many effective ways to treat hay fever. Medical advances during the past few years have brought new and improved drugs, and allergy shots and lifestyle modifications also can help keep your symptoms under control.
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