What is Hayfever?Hay fever is a common allergic condition that affects up to one in five people at some point in their Symptoms Of HayfeverSymptoms of hay fever include:- sneezing.- a runny nose.- itchy eyes.If you have an allergic reaction to pollen, you'll experience hay fever symptoms.Pollen is a fine powder released by plants as part of their reproductive cycle. It contains proteins that can cause the nose, eyes, throat and sinuses (small air-filled cavities behind your cheekbones and forehead) to become swollen, inflamed and irritated.You can have an allergy to:.- tree pollen, released during spring.- grass pollen, released during the end of spring and beginning of summer.- weed pollen, released late autumn.Many people find their symptoms improve as they get older. Around half of people report some improvement in symptoms after several years. Symptoms disappear completely in around 10-20% of people.Who Can Be Affected By Hayfever?Hay fever is one of the most common allergic conditions. It's estimated that there are more than 10 million people with hay fever in England.You can get hay fever at any age, although it usually begins in childhood or during the teenage years. It's more common in boys than girls. In men, adults and women are equally affected.You're more likely to develop hay fever if you have a family history of allergies, particularly asthma or eczema.If you like our videos, please subscribe here https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEUQoUSjlrQE7bG-FQ7Fu3wVisit our website : https://www.videologodirect.co.uk/
