Hay Fever Answers--5 Ways to Tell Hay Fever From Other Allergies

Hay fever can be a confusing condition to understand and identify

. With so many confusing names for it and symptoms associated with it, misunderstanding is common. Here are 5 ways to differentiate between it and other allergies.Hay fever is misnamed because it does not relate to hay nor does it usually involve a fever. The condition got misnamed years ago because many of the symptoms that are associated with it occurred while people were harvesting hay, and the term continues to be used today.It's in the Air--Allergies can be triggered in a variety of ways; some by foods that are ingested, others by contact with the skin (contact dermatitis). The correct medical term for this condition is allergic rhinitis which means nasal inflammation. The inflamed nasal passages occur because the allergens that trigger the allergic reactions for this condition are airborne and are most commonly inhaled.Clear Mucous---Even though excess mucous in the nose and throat are symptoms that this condition shares with colds, it is generally clear when associated with this type of allergy. However, if the sinuses become infected it often becomes green or yellow in color.Occurrence of Symptoms---Symptoms, by definition of allergies, are a reaction. So if your hay fever is triggered by indoor allergens such as dust, dust mites and pet dander, you will notice an immediate response such as sneezing, congestion, coughing, and/or watering eyes. If the triggers are outdoors you will experience fewer symptoms indoors and more reaction outdoors.Seasonal Spikes---If you are aware of increased symptoms and discomfort during spring, summer, and/or fall, it is very likely that you have sensitivity to tree and flower pollen in the spring, grass pollen in the summer, and weed pollen (probably ragweed) in the fall. These spikes in symptoms are one of the most accurate ways to determine that what you're suffering from is hay fever.Things That Make It Better---If you find that symptoms are greatly eased by over-the-counter antihistamines, keeping indoor air cleaner with an air purifier, staying away from the allergens that you suspect are causing the problem (either indoor or outdoor) helps you be more comfortable, then chances are allergic rhinitis is what you have.Reducing your exposure to the irritants that cause you problems is one of the best natural solutions. It is impossible to completely avoid the triggers.Filtering the air with high efficiency particle arresting (or HEPA) filtration is a proactive yet non-invasive way to insure that you are able to maintain a high quality of life all the time.

Hay Fever Answers--5 Ways to Tell Hay Fever From Other Allergies

By: Debbie Davis

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