is it the polin in the trees. i need more details as i think i have hayfever. thanks. x
2007-05-01 03:03:15 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Skin Conditions
Hayfever is a very general term. It usually refers to an allergy to pollen. Unfortunately there are literally millions of types of pollen in the world. Very difficult to pinpoint which ones you are sensitive to. Usually hayfever sufferers have difficulties at certain times of the year and need only be treated at those times. You can start with trying over the counter antihistamines like Claritin. If they are not effect, it is time to get to the doctor for something prescription strength. Good health.
2007-05-01 03:09:02 · answer #1 · answered by waltnsue2000 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Pollen does indeed cause hay fever. And trees- especially pines- contribute as much as anything else. There are also grass and ragweed pollens- and Ragweed is just about legendary.
If you need a cure- I can't promise you one. But I can make suggestions.
Vacuum frequently, and dust with a damp cloth so you will trap the offending substances rather than kick it back into the air.
Use Benedryl: I undertsand that's great for controlling allergy symptoms.
Drink a lot of liquid. I use water and sometimes hot tea or bouillon.
You might even consider getting an air cleaner to pull the pollen out of the air.
Good luck!
2007-05-01 03:55:13 · answer #2 · answered by Tigger 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hayfever is caused by allergies to tree pollen, mold, ragweed, grass, etc. I suggest you see your doctor soon. He may send you to an allergy specialist to test you for certain allergies. There could be some food allergies involved as well. Your doctor will prescribe some prescription nasal sprays & oral medication, to help you. Hay fever symptoms include runny nose, itchy, watery eyes, headaches, stuffy nose, etc. Spring time especially, is not kind to hay fever sufferers, as everything is blooming.
2007-05-01 03:23:05 · answer #3 · answered by Shortstuff13 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Different pollens can trigger hayfever in different people and at different times of their life. I only recently started to get hayfever. I don't like to take antihistamines as they make me lethargic. Rather than help your immune system to fight the allergy, they simply block the histamines that fight the reaction. I prefer to take Quercetin Complex - it boosts the immune system to help your body to cope with the allergy. It is available from Health Food shops. You know you have it if your membranes start to swell and itch - like the onset of a head cold. The inside corners of my eyes get itchy and when I scratch them it makes me sneeze.
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2007-05-01 03:15:39 · answer #4 · answered by Dee Dee 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it is kind of the pollen or some substance released from all kind of plants. even grass. I think it goes something like the substance enters your body easily through your nose, due to breathing. it inhabits our cells in that area or something like that and thus causing a reaction that in turn makes us react and suffer with symptoms like runny nose watering eyes and with it soreness in the area. I guess this the body's natural way to react to get get rid of what is I suppose a toxin to our bodies.
Try pranayam yoga (breathing exercises) to keep the whole airways in your body clean of toxins etc. it's supposed to work and it has other benefits as well and just doing the main ones with practice will take as little as 10-15mins a day.
2007-05-01 03:14:24 · answer #5 · answered by vik 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
any sort of pollen from flowers, trees, grass etc. This time of year it's mostly the tree pollen.
2007-05-01 03:06:57 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
your right pollen, not only from trees but plants,flowers, hay at
mowing time,bad time of year for it.
2007-05-01 03:14:44 · answer #7 · answered by eddie m 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
any kind of pollen causes hay fever.
2007-05-01 03:07:06 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋