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Hay Fever - Symptoms and Treatments

By: Andrew J

Grass allergy is one of the more common type of allergies which affects people having its histories during the spring and summer seasons. The grass allergies are related to hay fever as symptoms and causes are identical.

If you have a grass allergy, you should learn and understand how to live with this allergy in order to enjoy being outdoors or sitting in your garden. It's about quality of life.

Symptoms of the allergic reaction

Allergy occurs when your body’s immune system over reacts to a substance that it condiders as a potential health danger.

The most common indication of a grass allergy is sneezing, itchy eyes, and runny nose, what is also called rhinitis. Rhinitis is a circumstance in which the lining of the nose, back of the mouth and throat is inflamed. The allergic rhinitis is a very common disorder that many persons suffer as a consequence of grass, dust or other airborne particles.

This rhinitis is caused by an increase in histamine, and this situation is most often caused by airborne allergens.

Further, many people with a grass allergy also suffer from other types of allergies.

Grass - an allergen

Grass pollen was identified for the first time as likely trigger of periodic hay fever in late 19th century. There are over one thousand variations of grass but only a few causes a grass allergy which could make it difficult to diagnos a grass sensitivity without proper examination.

Grass-like plants are among the most adaptable life forms on earth. Plants having grass-like structures have existed for millions of years. Unfortunately, for some of us this makes it quite hard to avoid exposure to grass pollen.

Treatments

Basically there are three kinds of treatments available. The first one is pretty obvious - if you have a grass allergy, you might try staying away from the grasses that promote your rhinitis. This is often much easier said than done, but you should at least go inside when your neighbor cuts the lawn

The second kind of treatment include medication taken on a regular basis, and among the most effective treatments for hay fever are nasal sprays (antihistaminic and/or cortisone) and antihistaminic tablets. If taken regularly, these medications help you to relieve the allergic reactions caused by the hay fever. This treatment can improve your quality of life significantly.

The third treatment is immunotherapy, a remedy which treats the primary cause of your grass allergy. Immunotherapy begins with subcutaneous injections of a tiny amount of grass allergen, progressively increasing the dose until your body starts to tolerate exposure without producing an allergic response. This is a process that can take years to conclude, but the benefits are long lasting.

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