Hay Fever

Hay fever, or allergic rhinitis, is usually caused by an allergy to pollen.

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Reviewed August 2011

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Title:   Hay fever
Publisher:   Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
Description:   Hay fever is caused by breathing in something that the person is allergic to. Hayfever tends to occur at particular times of the year. It is very common.
Date:   Nov 2011
Title:   Allergic rhinitis ('hay fever') in Australia
Publisher:   Australian Institute of Health and Welfare
Description:   Hay fever is a common term referring to allergic rhinitis caused by seasonal exposure to pollen. Allergic rhinitis is a runny or blocked nose and/or sneezing and watery eyes, and is triggered by an allergic reaction. Allergic rhinitis can have many triggers and can occur seasonally or throughout the year.
Date:   Nov 2011
Title:   Hay fever
Publisher:   Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
Description:   Hay fever is triggered by breathing in, through the nose, something that the person is allergic to. Hay fever often happens at times of the year.........
Date:   Aug 2011
Title:   Hay fever
Publisher:   Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
Description:   Hay fever is an allergic reaction, which makes you feel miserable and some people suffer it all the time in spring.
Date:   Aug 2011
Title:   Hay fever
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Hay fever, also called allergic rhinitis, is common in spring because it is often caused by an allergy to grass pollen. Hay fever can occur at any time of the year as an allergic reaction to dust mites, mould and animal fur or hair. Symptoms include a running nose, sneezing and itchy, watering eyes. Medication including anti-histamines and staying indoors can help symptoms. A course of immunotherapy may help some people.
Date:   Jun 2011
Title:   Hayfever or seasonal rhinitis
Publisher:   Virtual Medical Centre.com
Description:   Seasonal rhinitis, also known as hayfever, occurs due to an exaggerated response to an environmental trigger which results in inflammation of the lining of the nose, itchy eyes, ears and throat, and sneezing.
Date:   Sep 2010
Title:   Allergic rhinitis - myDr.com.au
Publisher:   myDr
Description:   Rhinitis means inflammation of the lining of the nose. Allergic rhinitis means that this inflammation is caused by an allergy.
Date:   Mar 2010
Title:   Common myths about allergy and asthma exposed
Publisher:   Australasian Society of Clinical Immunology and Allergy (ASCIA)
Description:   The classic allergic (specific IGE-antibody mediated) response and its clinical implications are in general very poorly understood, not only by the public but also by many medical practitioners. A number of misconceptions are discussed here.
Date:   Jan 2010
Title:   What is hayfever?
Publisher:   Australasian Society of Clinical Immunology and Allergy (ASCIA)
Description:   Hayfever is the common name for allergic rhinitis (from rhino meaning of the nose and itis meaning inflammatory). Thus hayfever is defined as inflammation of the nose caused by allergy. However, your nose is not the only organ which may be affected by allergic rhinitis.
Date:   Jan 2010
Title:   Pollen allergy
Publisher:   Australasian Society of Clinical Immunology and Allergy (ASCIA)
Description:   Pollen from grasses, weeds or trees can trigger symptoms of hayfever and asthma. Pollen seasons can last for several months and exposure is difficult to avoid. However, there are simple ways to prevent or reduce symptoms.
Date:   Jan 2010
Title:   Pet allergy information (as seen on Harry's Practice)
Publisher:   Australasian Society of Clinical Immunology and Allergy (ASCIA)
Description:   Allergies to pets, particularly to cats and dogs, are a common cause of allergic disease, including asthma and hayfever.
Date:   Jan 2010
Title:   Thunderstorm asthma
Publisher:   Australasian Society of Clinical Immunology and Allergy (ASCIA)
Description:   It seems reasonable to think that rain would relieve hayfever by 'washing' pollen out of the air. Wrong! Some people actually get worse! Here's why.
Date:   Jan 2010
Title:   House dust mite avoidance measures for perennial allergic rhinitis
Publisher:   John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
Description:   Perennial allergic rhinitis (all-year hay fever like symptoms) is an allergic disorder which can be triggered by house dust mites and causes a congested, runny nose, nasal itching and sneezing. Avoiding the allergic triggers (such as house dust mites) s...
Date:   Dec 2009
Title:   Hay fever - myDr.com.au
Publisher:   myDr
Description:   Hay fever (allergic rhinitis) can affect as many as one in 5 children or young adults. Find out about the symptoms and treatments for hay fever.
Date:   Nov 2009
Title:   Sublingual immunotherapy for allergic rhinitis
Publisher:   John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
Description:   Allergic rhinitis is characterised by red, itchy eyes, a blocked and runny nose, and sneezing. The most common causes of allergic rhinitis are different pollens (grass and tree), house dust mites, mould and animal dander. Allergic rhinitis can be inter...
Date:   Aug 2009
Title:   Hayfever: self-care - myDr.com.au
Publisher:   myDr
Description:   Hayfever can be seasonal or happen all year round. It is important to prevent and treat it because it can affect your sleep, work or learning. Find out what products are available for hayfever.
Date:   May 2009
Title:   Hay fever treatments - myDr.com.au
Publisher:   myDr
Description:   Treatment options for hay fever include the use of decongestants, antihistamines and nasal corticosteroids.
Date:   Mar 2009
Title:   Immunotherapy: treatment for hayfever - myDr.com.au
Publisher:   myDr
Description:   Find out how immunotherapy can be used to treat hay fever.
Date:   Mar 2009
Title:   Hay fever
Publisher:   Raising Children Network (RCN)
Description:   A guide to recognising and treating hay fever in young children.
Date:   Apr 2007
Title:   Allergen injection immunotherapy for seasonal allergic rhinitis
Publisher:   John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
Description:   Seasonal allergic rhinitis ('hay fever') is a global health problem and its prevalence has increased considerably in the last two decades. Treatment includes allergen avoidance, drugs such as antihistamine tablets and nasal sprays, and immunotherapy (va...
Date:   Nov 2006

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