Health Tip: Facts About Hay Fever

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Updated: 5/5/2008 10:00:22 AM

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(HealthDay News) -- Hay fever is the medical term for a pollen allergy, and may also be called seasonal allergic rhinitis or pollinosis.

Here are other facts about hay fever, including suggestions to reduce symptoms, courtesy of the American Lung Association:

Symptoms often include congestion, red and watery eyes, sneezing, runny nose, and itchy eyes and ears.
Many people who have hay fever develop asthma.
Hay fever is more common during certain times of the year in different regions, depending on seasonal pollen counts in those areas.
Symptoms may be reduced by limiting exposure to the outdoors. Use air conditioning and air-purifying devices, stay inside, and wear a dust mask if you have to be outside.
Antihistamines and decongestant medications can help control symptoms.

-- Diana Kohnle

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