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health advisory Hospital Diseases 2007-11-12 20:38:33

* Wear face masks designed to filter out pollen if you must be outdoors.

* Keep windows closed and use the air conditioner if possible in the house and car.

* Do not dry clothes outdoors.

* Avoid unnecessary exposure to other environmental irritants such as insect sprays, tobacco smoke, air pollution, and fresh tar or paint.

* Avoid mowing the grass or doing other yard work, if possible. Avoid fields and large areas of grassland.

* Regular hand- and face-washing removes pollen from areas where it is likely to enter the nose.

* A small amount of petroleum jelly around the eyes and nostrils will stop some pollen from entering the areas that cause a reaction

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Hayfever is just another phrase for seasonal allergies. It means you are allergic to pollen and thus, the term comes from when hay is harvested and the dust gets into the air causing major allergic reactions. If this is your first time experiencing major allergies don't worry, this is a really bad year for them. It's not something you "caught" from someone or anything - it's in your genes but some people do not develop symptoms until later in life. Try any over the counter medicine like Claritin or Benadryl and if you still experience problems see your doctor for a prescription.

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You get hayfever if you are allergic to something. The best way to get rid of hay fever is to avoid the allergene if you can, but then you need to know what it is. You can go for a simple test which takes a few minutes, so ask your doctor. Most common, I think, are house dust and house dust myte, pollen and animals.

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Hay fever is one of many allergies that a person can get. Literally it means an allergy to Hay, but it covers a lot of air born allergens from flower pollen, tree pollen etc.