Hay Fever Summary Each spring, summer, and fall, trees, weeds, and grasses release tiny pollen grains into the air. Some of the pollen ends up in your nose and throat. This can trigger a type of allergy called hay fever. Symptoms can include Sneezing, often with a runny or clogged nose Coughing and postnasal drip Itching eyes, nose and throat Red and watery eyes Dark circles under the eyes Your health care provider may diagnose hay fever based on a physical exam and your symptoms. Sometimes skin or blood tests are used. Taking medicines and using nasal sprays can relieve symptoms. You can also rinse out your nose, but be sure to use distilled or sterilized water with saline. Allergy shots can help make you less sensitive to pollen and provide long-term relief. NIH: National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases Array Allergic rhinitis Allergic rhinitis – self-care Allergies, asthma, and pollen Allergy testing – skin Start Here Allergic Rhinitis American Academy of Family Physicians Allergic Rhinitis (Seasonal Allergies) (Beyond the Basics) UpToDate Allergies Food and Drug Administration Allergies and Hay Fever American Academy of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery Pollen Allergy National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases Rhinitis Overview American Academy of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology Encyclopedia Allergic rhinitis – what to ask your doctor – adult Allergic rhinitis – what to ask your doctor – child Health Check Tools Allergic Rhinitis Quiz American Academy of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology Treatments and Therapies Allergic Rhinitis: Antihistamines American Academy of Family Physicians Hay Fever Medications American Academy of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology Is Rinsing Your Sinuses Safe? Food and Drug Administration Medicines to Treat Allergies Array Saline Sinus Rinse Recipe American Academy of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology Time to Talk: 5 Things to Know about Complementary Health Approaches for Seasonal Allergy Relief National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health Treating Allergies, Hay Fever, and Hives Consumers Union of U.S. NIH MedlinePlus Magazine Allergy Diagnosis and Treatment Controlling Seasonal Allergies How to Control Your Seasonal Allergies Managing the Sneezing Season Managing Your Seasonal Allergies Pollen Primer Seasonal Allergies: Diagnosis, Treatment & Research Seasonal Allergies: Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment Seasonal Allergy Research at NIH Seasonal Allergy Research at NIH Related Issues Allergy Meds Could Affect Your Driving Food and Drug Administration Allergy-Friendly Gardening American Academy of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology Colds, Allergies and Sinusitis – How to Tell the Difference American Academy of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology Diagnosis and Tests Allergy Tests: When You Need Them and When You Don’t ABIM Foundation Is It a Cold or an Allergy? National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases Sorting Out Seasonal Allergies American Osteopathic Association Find an Expert American Academy of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology American Academy of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology Find an Allergist/Immunologist American Academy of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences Clinical Trials ClinicalTrials.gov: Rhinitis, Allergic, Perennial National Institutes of Health ClinicalTrials.gov: Rhinitis, Allergic, Seasonal National Institutes of Health Prevention and Risk Factors Controlling Hay Fever Symptoms with Accurate Pollen Counts American Academy of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology Pollen National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences Statistics and Research FastStats: Allergies/Hay Fever National Center for Health Statistics Prevalence of Allergies the Same, Regardless of Where You Live National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences Seasonal Allergies at a Glance: What the Science Says National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health Journal Articles Hay Fever Children Seasonal Allergies (Hay Fever) Nemours Foundation Seasonal Allergies in Children American Academy of Pediatrics Reference Desk Sinus Anatomy American Rhinologic Society Videos and Tutorials Virtual Allergist American Academy of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology Latest News Spring Allergies? Don’t Assume It’s Only Pollen HealthDay An Expert’s Guide to Sneezin’ Season HealthDay Blooming Trees Can Bring Misery to Allergy Sufferers HealthDay
