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allergy symptoms, allergic rhinitis, recognizing invader, hay fever, nasal allergies, allergic rhinitis, collection of symptoms, predominantly, in the nose, eyes, airborne particles of dust, dander, plant pollens in people who, allergic to these substances, pollen, allergic rhinitis is commonly known, "hay fever", allergies, allergy to mold, dander, dust, asthma, allergies, an oversensitive immune system, a misdirected immune response, immune system, protects the body against harmful substances bacteria, viruses, allergy occurs, the immune system reacts to substances, allergens, generally harmless, in most people, not cause an immune response, noted, hay fever involves an allergic reaction to pollen, a virtually identical reaction occurs, allergy to mold, animal dander, dust, similar inhaled allergens, pollens that cause hay fever, from person to person, from region to region, large, visible pollens, seldom responsible, hay fever, tiny, hard, pollens more often cause hay fever, examples of plants commonly responsible, hay fever, trees, deciduous, evergreen, grasses, most flowers, ragweed, individual sensitivity, geographic differences in local plant populations, pollen, in the air, a factor in whether hay fever symptoms develop, hot, dry, windy days, more likely to have increased amounts of pollen, in the air than cool, damp, rainy days, most pollen is washed, ground, an allergen pollen, dust is inhaled by a person, a sensitized immune system, triggers antibody production, antibodies bind to cells that contain histamine, antibodies, stimulated by pollen, dust, histamine, chemicals, released, itching, swelling, mucus production, symptoms vary in severity from person to person, very sensitive individuals, experience hives, rashes, disorders associated, allergies, eczema, asthma, among others, allergies, common, heredity, environmental exposures, contribute to a predisposition to allergies, coughing, headache, itching nose, mouth, eyes, throat, skin, runny nose, impaired smell, sneezing, stuffy nose, nasal congestion, tearing eyes, sore throat, wheezing, history, the person's symptoms is important in diagnosing allergic rhinitis, whether the symptoms vary according to time of day, season, exposure to pets, allergens, diet changes, allergy testing, reveal the specific allergens the person is reacting to, skin testing, most common method of allergy testing, intradermal, scratch, patch, tests, less commonly, suspected allergen is dissolved, dropped onto the lower eyelid, a means of testing, allergies, test should only be done by a physician, never the patient, harmful, done improperly, in certain individuals who cannot undergo skin testing, determined by the doctor, rast blood test helpful in determining specific allergen sensitivity, goal of treatment, reduce allergy symptoms, inflammation of affected tissues, best "treatment", avoid what causes, allergic symptoms, in the first place, prevention, below, impossible to completely avoid all allergens to, sensitive, take steps to reduce exposure, medication options, short-acting antihistamines, generally over-the-counter, non-prescription, relieve mild to moderate symptoms, cause drowsiness, a pediatrician, consulted, using these medicines in children, affect learning, one formerly prescription medication, loratadine, claritin, available over the counter, does not tend to cause drowsiness, affect learning in children, longer-acting antihistamines cause less drowsiness, equally effective, not interfere, learning, medications, require a prescription, fexofenadine, allegra, cetirizine, zyrtec, nasal corticosteroid sprays, very effective, safe, symptoms not relieved by antihistamines alone, prescription medications include fluticasone, flonase, mometasone, nasonex, triamcinolone, nasacort, decongestants, in reducing symptoms nasal congestion, should not be used, long periods, cromolyn sodium is available, a nasal spray, nasalcrom, treating hay fever, eye drop versions of cromolyn sodium, antihistamines, itchy, bloodshot eyes, leukotriene inhibitors, montelukast, singulair, prescription medicine approved to help control asthma, to help relieve the symptoms of seasonal allergies, most appropriate medication depends on the type, severity of symptoms, specific illnesses that, allergies, asthma, eczema, require other treatments, allergy shots, immunotherapy, occasionally recommended allergen cannot be avoided, hard to control, regular injections, the allergen, given in increasing doses, each dose is slightly larger than the previous dose, help the body adjust, antigen, most symptoms of allergic rhinitis, readily treated, particularly children, outgrow an allergy, the immune system becomes less sensitive, allergen, a general rule, once a substance causes, allergies, an individual, continue to affect the person over the long term, severe cases of allergic rhinitis, require immunotherapy, allergy shots, removal of tissue, in the nose, nasal polyps, sinuses, drowsiness, side effects of antihistamines, side effects of other medications, the specific medication, sinusitis, nasal polyps, disruption of lifestyle, not severe, severe symptoms of allergies, hay fever occur, previously successful treatment has, become ineffective, not respond to treatment, prevented by avoiding known allergens, pollen season, hay fever should remain indoors in an air-conditioned atmosphere whenever possible, most trees produce pollen, in the spring, grasses, flowers, produce pollen, summer, ragweed, late-blooming plants produce pollen, late summer, early autumn, sensitive to certain indoor allergens, dust mite covers, mattresses, pillowcases, avoiding culprit pets, triggers.