Question 1

im from malaysia, now living in england. why do i get hay fever here and not in malaysia as its a tropical country? thank you

Accepted Answer

Allergic: You face an entirely different set of allergens in England that you were exposed to, in Malasia making you more vulnerable to hay fever in England

Question 2

how to manage hay fever?

Accepted Answer

Allergy: Some people ignore it. Others use saline spray in the nose antihistamines help and you can see an allergist

Question 3

i have severe hay fever why?

Accepted Answer

Genetics & location: We're all being inundated with pollen (that you cannot see), animal dander, dust mites, and mold spores. Your genetics makes it possible for you to get, or not get, symptoms when exposed.

Question 4

what are the tests for hay fever?

Accepted Answer

By skin or blood: When you see an allergist, they will first take a detailed history of your symptoms(runny nose, headaches, itchy eyes etc) and then examine you. Usually a simple scratch test is done(answers within 15-20 minutes)..But some will first do a blood test(aanswers within 2-4 days).

Question 5

what sort of problem is hay fever?

Accepted Answer

Pollen allergy: Originally hay fever referred to sneezing, runny nose, and nasal stuffiness due to allergy to fall pollens.  The name was derived due to the fact that it occurs around the time that hay is cut and baled.  Over time it has expanded to be a general term to describe allergic rhinitis regardless of the cause.

Question 6

what are the symptoms of hay fever?

Accepted Answer

Multiple: They include sneezing, nasal congestion, cough, post nasal drip, loss of smell, and sensation of plugged ears.

Question 7

which microbe causes hay fever?

Accepted Answer

Pollen: Pollen are microscopic "seeds" essentially, that help plants expand and grow in new areas. They are designed to float in the air and travel to these new areas. When inhaled, the pollen can can cause typical allergy symptoms.

Question 8

can hay fever cause no symptoms?

Accepted Answer

No: Hay fever is the common name for allergic rhinitis which is the clinical consequences of being allergic to ragweed. Rose fever is the name for spring time allergy.

Question 9

which is the season for hay fever?

Accepted Answer

Fall: The proper term for hay fever is seasonal allergic rhinitis. Hay fever originally was noted to occur at the same time of the year as when hay was being cut. It is actually due to ragweed and other weeds which pollinate in the late summer and early fall. A similar term is rose fever which occurs in the spring and early summer and is due to tree and grass pollen.

Question 10

how can i help my hay fever symptoms?

Accepted Answer

Medications: The options vary from over the counter antihistamines such as zyrtec (cetirizine) and alllegra with a saline spray, to prescripton medications, to ultimately allergy shots if your symptoms are incapacitating.

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