Things i know... achoo.. ..

Playing along with Shae over @ Yay For Home!

Since it the season to be sneezy, i thought i'd share with you the Things i know about
Hay Fever.

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I need me one of these!

As much as i use to think that Hay fever was when a person was allergic to hay and had a fever, I later found out this was not the case.


After a day of having to deal with a lot of snot and itchy eyes, we realized that our little guy Mr 4 also has hay fever. Luckily its only myself and him that suffer from it and not the whole family.


I know - That my face is really itchy, my eyes are red and puffy and my head feels like its going to explode if i don't stop sneezing.
 (Oh Happy Days)

Hay Fever At A Glance

Hay fever (Allergic rhinitis) is common.
Allergy symptoms mimic chronic colds.
Allergic rhinitis can lead to other diseases.
The best way to treat an allergy condition is to identify the allergic substance and avoid it.
Effective treatment is available in many forms.

What is Hay Fever?
Hay fever is the common name for allergic rhinitis
(from rhino meaning of the nose and it is meaning inflammatory),
so it is defined as inflammation of the nose caused by allergy. However, your nose is not the only organ which may be affected by allergic rhinitis. You may also have problems with your eyes, sinuses, throat and ears."

Symptoms of Hay Fever are:

• Sneezing

• Runny nose 

• Congested nose

• Sensation of plugged ear/s

• Watery, bloodshot eyes

• Itching of nose, soft palate, ear canal, eyes, and/or skin

• Fatigue

• Trouble sleeping

Severe symptoms may include:

• Sweats
• Headaches
• Loss of smell and taste
• Facial pain caused by blocked sinuses
• Itchiness spreads from the throat, to the nose and ears

The Treatment options for hay fever:

There is a vast array of over-the-counter and prescription medications for treating hay fever symptoms. 
Some medications include:

• Antihistamine sprays or tablets 
• Eye Drops
• Nasal Corticosteroids
• Oral corticosteroids 
• Alternative therapies are also available

Polaramine works best for me.

How can hay fever be prevented?

Hayfever can be prevented by:

Avoiding exposure to the allergens that trigger hay fever symptoms;
Undergoing a treatment called immunotherapy so that allergens no longer trigger hayfever;
Taking medication, before exposure to allergens, so that the lining of the nose does not swell up.

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I was curious to find out if there was any Home Remedies to help stop Hay fever and this is what i found.
Having 1 teaspoon Honey everyday, but it NEEDS to be honey from where you live - made with the same pollon, its so you get used to it.
More home remedies here


Did you know...
Alcoholic drinks worsen hayfever. Beer, wine and other spirits contain histamine — the chemical that sets off allergy symptoms in the body.

What do you use to help with Hay fever?


Head over to Yay for home to see what everyone else knows.