Hay Fever and Allergies
Hay fever, which is also known as seasonal allergies, is as a result of an overreaction of the immune system to substances which are normally harmless in your environment. Some allergy triggers include pollen, mold, grass, dust mites etc. The immune system releases chemicals called histamines [5] when it senses a trigger. This results in symptoms such as cough, sneezing, a runny and stuffy nose and an itchy skin, eyes or mouth.
To treat and prevent hay fever and allergy symptoms, the first thing is to identify your triggers and avoid them as much as possible. With certain treatments like decongestants, eye allergy drops, antihistamines [6] and allergy shots, you can also control your symptoms,