{"id":16401,"date":"2021-05-21T15:01:48","date_gmt":"2021-05-21T19:01:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pentadocs.com\/?p=16401"},"modified":"2023-12-19T16:32:56","modified_gmt":"2023-12-19T21:32:56","slug":"hay-fever-what-is-it","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pentadocs.com\/hay-fever-what-is-it\/","title":{"rendered":"Hay Fever: What Is It?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
If you experience itchy, watery eyes, stuffy nose, scratchy throat and sneezing when visiting Spruce Street Harbor Park<\/a>, you probably have hay fever. Hay fever goes by many names, including seasonal allergies, allergic rhinitis and nasal allergies<\/a>. Below we review everything you need to know about hay fever.<\/p>\n\n\n\n According to the CDC<\/a>, approximately 19.2 million adults and 5.2 million children in the U.S. were diagnosed with hay fever in the past 12 months alone. A total of roughly 60 million Americans<\/a> are affected each year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Hay fever symptoms are most common in the spring and summer, but can occur year-round depending on what you\u2019re allergic to.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Common symptoms include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n If symptoms are left untreated, they can lead to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Allergy symptoms are the result of an overreaction of your immune system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The immune system\u2019s job is to protect your body from diseases, viruses and infections. But for some people, the immune system mistakes a harmless substance like pollen, pet dander, dust mites, mold, insect stings and certain foods as a dangerous intruder and attacks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n During this attack, the immune system releases antibodies called Immunoglobulin E (IgE), which causes the cells to release histamine. Histamine increases mucus production and causes swelling and itching.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If your allergies only flare up during the spring and summer, you\u2019re most likely allergic to pollen. The timeframe in which you experience symptoms can help determine what type of pollen you\u2019re allergic to.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If your symptoms are year-round, you may also be allergic to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n While many can manage their hay fever symptoms with over-the-counter medications like antihistamines and decongestants, some require a more long-term approach. Immunotherapy helps your body build up a tolerance to allergens so over time you experience fewer symptoms.<\/p>\n\n\n\nHow Common Is Hay Fever?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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What Are the Symptoms of Hay Fever?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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What Causes Allergies?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Common Hay Fever Triggers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Finding Relief for Hay Fever<\/h2>\n\n\n\n