Research Notes on Hay Fever
Allergic rhinitis, known as hay fever, is caused by pollens of specific seasonal plants, airborne chemicals and dust particles in people who are allergic to these substances. It is characterised by sneezing, runny nose and itching eyes. This seasonal allergic rhinitis is commonly known as 'hay fever', because it is most prevalent during haying season. ...read more from Wikipedia
Fast Facts:
- Hay fever is more prevalent from late May to the end of June.
- Pollens of wind-pollinated plants are the predominant cause of hay fever.
- The most common cause of hay fever in the United States is ragweed.
5 Great Resources on Hay Fever
- Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America: Outdoor Allergies
- Mayo Clinic: Hay Fever
- American Lung Association: Facts About Hay Fever
- A.D.A.M. (via MedlinePlus): Allergic Rhinitis
- eMedicine: Rhinitis, Allergic
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5 Latest Headlines on Hay Fever
What is Hay Fever?
- Wikipedia: Hay Fever
- eMedicineHealth: Hay Fever Overview
- Intelihealth: Hay Fever
- Cleveland Clinic (via WebMD): Allergic Rhinitis: Hay Fever
- MedTerms (via MedicineNet): Definition of Hay Fever
- Brown University Health Education: What is Hay Fever?
What Are The Symptoms of Hay Fever?
- MedicineNet: How Are Allergies Identified?
- Cleveland Clinic (via U.S. News and World Report): Symptoms of Hay Fever May Include
- Virtual Pediatric Hospital: Hay Fever (Rhinitis): What are the Signs and Symptoms
- WrongDiagnosis: Symptoms of Hay Fever
- WebMD: Understanding Hay Fever-Symptoms
What Are The Causes and Complications of Hay Fever?
- eMedicineHealth: Hay Fever Causes
- Mayo Clinic: Hay Fever Complications
- NHS Direct: Hay Fever Causes
- American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery: Beware of Allergens
What Are The Treatments and Medications for Hay Fever?
- FamilyDoctor: Allergies: Things You Can Do to Control Your Allergies
- MedicineNet: How are allergies treated?
- Allergy Channel: Hay Fever Treatment
- U.S. Food and Drug Administration: Allergies and Hay Fever: How Are Allergies and Hay Fever Treated?
What Are The Holistic and Alternative Treatments for Hay Fever?
- Mother Nature: Hay Fever: Treated with Chinese Herbal Medicines and Acupuncture
- Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America: Alternative Therapies
- Acupuncture: Hay-Fever
- About.com: Natural Relief for Hay Fever and Allergy Relief
- Weather.com: Natural Allergy Relief: Alternative Allergy Therapies
- BellaOnline: Natural Ways to Minimize or Prevent Hay Fever Symptoms
How Do You Prevent Hay Fever?
- eMedicineHealth: Hay Fever Prevention
- Mayo Clinic: Hay Fever Prevention
- Healthwise (via MSN Health & Fitness): Allergic Rhinitis: Prevention
Wisdom, Blogs and Message Boards about Hay Fever
- Revolution Health: Allergy Suffers Should General Avoid Cats
- Kuro5hin: How to cure your asthma or hayfever using hookworm - a practical guide
- Blog is a 4-Letter Word: Hay Fever
- AntiPixel: Hay fever
- Geek Mum: Why can't science sort out hay fever?
- MedicineNet: 10 Ways to Manage Your Hay Fever Symptoms
- Healthology: Hay Fever Linked to Sleep Disorders
- Topix: Hay Fever Forum
- The Allergy Forum: Hay Fever Sufferers
- Revolution Health: Hay Fever and Seasonal Allergies Community
- ScienceDaily.com: Hay Fever Can Send Work Productivity Down The Drain
Foundations and Support Groups on Hay Fever
- Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America: Hay Fever Support and Education
Scientific and Medical Journal Articles on Hay Fever
- PubMed Central Search: Hay Fever
- Google Scholar Searcg: Hay Fever Search
Clinical Trials on Hay Fever
- CenterWatch: Allergic Rhinitis
- ClinicalTrials.gov: Hay Fever
User Recommended Links for Hay Fever
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