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In some countries up to 20% of the population
suffer from hay fever and it is the most common form of allergy.
It is an allergic condition that the immune system triggers
in the response to inhaling plant pollens and fungal spores.
Studies have still to show why some individual’s
immune systems over respond to the inhalation of plant pollen
and fungal spores. Studies have shown a rise in people suffering
from hay fever in the cities compared to those living in the
countryside, so there may be a link to pollution making the
symptoms of hay fever worst.
The allergic reaction to inhaled pollen and
spores in hay fever causes symptoms of sneezing, watery eyes
(itchy conjunctivitis), runny nose, stuffiness, headache and
irritability. These reactions are caused by the inflammation
of the mucous membranes which causes the nose, eyes, roof
of the mouth and throat to itch when the pollen and spores
become in contact with them.
This inflammation and swelling is caused by
the release of the powerful chemical histamine. The hay fever
symptoms vary from month to month depending on which pollen
the individual is allergic to. The hay fever season can last
from February to October. Hay fever tends to be heredity and
can occur any time between the ages of 6 to 20 with the late
teenage years to 20 normally being the worst; the symptoms
should have improved once pasted middle age.
To combat hay fever, include plenty of fruit,
vegetables and seeds in the diet. Avoid alcohol and because
hay fever has been linked to food allergies experiment with
the exclusion of dairy products and wheat from the diet.
Dairy products are well known to produce extra
mucus so it may well help to cut down on these during the
pollen season. Try to avoid exposure to pollen and traffic
fumes, cigarette smoke, paint and solvent fumes, keep windows
and doors shut, check pollen forecasts before you go out,
when going out were sunglasses and dab a small amount of petroleum
jelly in the nostrils and try to avoid pets.
Start to use antihistamine products early
in the pollen season. Some individual have found that acupuncture
is beneficial.
The following supplements may help if you
are suffering from Hay Fever : B group vitamins (spring time)
, Calcium , garlic tablets , L-methionine , multivitamin and
multiminerals , Pantothenic acid , Quercetin , vitamin C ,
vitamin E .
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