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Do You Have Hay Fever? |
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If you have the following symptoms and they seem to come every spring or fall, you may have hay fever:
Congestion.
Sneezing.
Itching and dripping nose.
Itchy, watery eyes.
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Questions to Ask the Doctor
If you suspect a food allergy, ask about trying an elimination diet, where certain foods are cut out for a few weeks. Then, one at a time, those foods are re-introduced to see which ones produce symptoms.
Ask your doctor about...
- Your specific allergies
- Your triggers and how to avoid them
- The best medications to take
- Whether you might have asthma
- If you need immunotherapy
- How to find out about pollen counts in your area
- Side effects of medications
Make sure that you...
- Understand how and when to take all your medications
- Know how to control your triggers
- Have a plan for treatment at home
- Know how often you should see your doctor, and schedule the date of your next visit
In the Encyclopedia: Allergic rhinitis
Allergic purpura
Hives
Physical allergy
This article was reviewed and updated June 2007.
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