What is Hey fever ?

 

An allergic response causing itchy, watery eyes, sneezing and other similar symptoms.
Allergic rhinitis occurs seasonally or year-round. Diagnosis involves history-taking, examination of the nasal passages and sometimes skin testing.
Symptoms include sneezing, runny nose and red, watery and itchy eyes.
Antihistamine medication can reduce symptoms.
 
Symptoms :
Symptoms include sneezing, runny nose and red, watery and itchy eyes.
 
People may experience:
Pain areas: in the ear
Nasal: congestion, loss of smell, redness, runny nose, post-nasal drip, sneezing, or stuffy nose
Eyes: itchiness, puffy eyes, redness, or watery eyes
Respiratory: breathing through the mouth or wheezing
Also common: coughing, fatigue, headache, itching, phlegm, or throat irritation.
 
Treatment :
Antihistamine medication can reduce symptoms
Ex:
Fexofenadine 120/180 mg (or) Levocetrizine5/10
 

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