Hay Fever Allergy Symptoms

Allergic Rhinitis:

Itchy nose, mouth, eyes, throat, skin, or any area
Problems with smell
Runny nose
Sneezing
Tearing eyes

Symptoms that may develop later include:

Stuffy nose (nasal congestion)
Coughing
Clogged ears and decreased sense of smell
Sore throat
Dark circles under the eyes
Puffiness under the eyes
Fatigue and irritability
Headache

Source: Medline, National Health Institute Exit Site

Additional Opinions

Hay Fever and Allergy Symptoms Exit Site National Institutes of Health.

Examples of Allergies Exit Site Better Health Channel.

Hay fever Symptoms Exit Site Mayo Clinic.

Causes:

A compromised immune system protect mucosal layer of protection allowing allergens to contact nasal tissues. The body's response is histamine production, triggering a sneeze reaction.

Allergies are the 6th leading cause of chronic disease in the US. Allergy Statistics Fact Sheet. by the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Disease.Allergies and Hay Fever health statistics by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Page Updated: January 2013

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