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Hay fever

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An allergic response to particles in the air, causing itchy watery eyes, sneezing, and similar symptoms.

Dr. Geoffreysss Rutledgeee reviewed this

41 years experience

Is a type of:

Rhinitis • Respiratory tract diseases

How long it usually lasts:

Short-term (lasts days to weeks)

How common it is:

Very common
Baby
0-2
Very common
Toddler
3-5
Very common
Preteen
6-13
Very common
Teenager
14-18
Very common
Young adult
19-40
Very common
Middle-aged adult
41-60
Very common
Senior
60+
Very common

Body locations

Nose

Symptoms

Sneezing
Nose itch or pain
Runny nose
Itchy eyes
Red (bloodshot) eyes, one eye only
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Medications

Ratings show how effective doctors think these medications are at treating Hay fever
Montelukast
5
5 reviews
Fluticasone
5
2 reviews
Dexchlorpheniramine maleate
5
1 review
Levocetirizine
5
1 review
Budesonide
5
1 review
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Other treatments

Allergen avoidance

Tests

Sweat chloride test
Eosinophil count
Immunoglobulin E

Risk factors

Personal

Cigarette smoke exposure
Eating crabs/crayfish
Asbestos exposure

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