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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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When to See the Doctor
Some people with allergy problems such as a mild case of hay fever may not need to see a doctor. The occasional use of an over-the-counter medication may help them.
See a doctor if:
- Your allergies interfere with your quality of life and day-to-day activities
- You can't pinpoint the cause
- Over-the-counter medications don't help
- Your allergies are possibly life-threatening
- You have asthma, or have signs of undiagnosed asthma such as struggling to catch your breath, wheezing or coughing, shortness of breath and tightness in your chest
- Your nasal allergies cause chronic sinus infections, nasal congestion or trouble breathing
More on Allergies Allergy Diagnosis
In the Encyclopedia: Allergic rhinitis
Allergic purpura
Hives
Physical allergy
This article was reviewed and updated June 2007.
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