How does hay fever get activated?

Understanding how hay fever operates can make it easier for people to manage the symptoms. The triggers for allergic rhinitis are caused by allergens that can be found indoors and outdoors such as trees, pollen, mould, or animal dander. The airborne allergens such as pollen are what lead to the irritation in your nostrils, eyes and throat, causing an unpleasant sensation for people who suffer from allergic rhinitis.

Signs of hay fever

Hay fever tends to last longer than the common cold. It usually goes on for weeks or months. Some of the common symptoms that you may experience:

Sneezing

Coughing

Runny or blocked nose

Itchy or irritated eyes

Itchy throat, mouth, nose and ears

Headache

Earache

Feeling tired

How is Hay Fever different from COVID-19?

Since we are still in a pandemic, it can become confusing to determine whether you are suffering from hay fever or COVID-19. Although the symptoms can be similar the difference with COVID-19 symptoms are:

 Fever

Dry cough

Tiredness

Body aches

Headaches

Difficulty in breathing

Loss of taste and smell

Are there ways to treat rhinitis?

There are ways in which you can keep the symptoms for allergic rhinitis under control. However, it is vital to consult a doctor to receive the right medication or measures to alleviate the irritation that you are experiencing. They will also be able to conduct tests to see what causes the triggers and how you could possibly avoid them where possible.

You could consider using a nasal spray to ease the congestion in your nose. This will differ if you have acute sinusitis or chronic sinusitis and may require specific treatment. Remember to always consult a doctor before using certain medication.