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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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Treatment Plan
Allergies can be managed effectively either on your own or with the help of a doctor, depending on the allergy and its severity. Food allergies are best treated with your doctor's help and by avoidance.
Be sure to follow your doctor's instructions about avoidance and taking medications.
People with severe reactions often carry an emergency kit with injectable epinephrine prescribed by the doctor. The medicine helps constrict blood vessels, raise blood pressure and reduce the risk of shock. This buys time while you are rushed to the hospital.
More on Allergies When Allergies Get to Your Eyes
Can You Outsmart a Bee?
Keep Allergies Away on Wedding Day
A Shot in the Arm
When Allergy Medications Go to School
Allergy Treatment
In the Encyclopedia: Allergic rhinitis
Allergic purpura
Hives
Physical allergy
This article was reviewed and updated June 2007.
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