Is hay fever an intolerance allergy or toxicity?

Is hay fever an intolerance allergy or toxicity?

Hay fever is the common name for a condition called allergic rhinitis, which means an allergy that affects the nose. Hay fever is caused by the nose and/or eyes coming into contact with environmental allergens, such as pollens, dust mite, moulds and animal hair.

Are seasonal allergies called hay fever?

Seasonal allergies, sometimes called “hay fever” or seasonal allergic rhinitis, are allergy symptoms that happen during certain times of the year, usually when outdoor molds release their spores, and trees, grasses, and weeds release tiny pollen particles into the air to fertilize other plants.

Can hay fever cause allergies?

What is hay fever? Hay fever symptoms are fairly well-known. Sneezing, watery eyes, and congestion are all allergic reactions to airborne particles such as pollen. Skin irritation or rash is another symptom of hay fever that gets little attention.

Is hay fever infectious?

Hay fever, or allergic rhinitis, is an overreaction of the immune system to particles in the air, such as pollen, animal dander, or dust mites. Hay fever is not contagious.

What is the best antihistamine for hayfever?

Different antihistamine tablets for hay fever include cetirizine, fexofenadine and loratadine. Azelastine is an effective antihistamine nasal spray and olopatadine is an antihistamine eye drop.

Is hay fever an autoimmune disease?

Allergic rhinitis is an inflammatory autoimmune disease that causes symptoms such as sneezing, itchy nose, difficulty breathing and/or runny nose (medical term: increased nasal discharge).

Does hayfever get worse as you get older?

Many people find their hay fever symptoms dwindle as they age, although no one knows why. But allergies can and do get worse over a lifetime, and there are reports of people who are middle aged and older suddenly developing hay fever having never been sensitive to pollen before.