What Is Hayfever?
Hayfever is also known as allergic rhinitis.
It is an allergy to pollen which affects some people mostly between Spring and Autumn.
Different people have allergies to different types of pollen, be it from grass or tree or other plant species.
The symptoms are characterised by sneezing, itching eyes and mouth and sometimes even restriction of the airway.
Most commonly, over the counter antihistamines are used to great effect. Also commonly prescribed are corticosteroid nasal sprays which take longer to take effect but do not cause drowsiness like the antihistamines.
Some people even outgrow hayfever and do not suffer from it again later in life. Other people find that they have never experienced hayfever before and move country to discover this new allergy.
Other good advice is to stay indoors, keep windows closed and frequently change bedding. Sunglasses also work well to restrict the amount of pollen entering the eyes.