1. What is Hay fever?

Hay fever (allergic rhinitis) is an allergic reaction to environmental allergens such as pollens, dust mite, moulds and animal hair.

Symptoms include:

• Sneezing;
• A runny or stuffy nose;
• Itchy ears; nose and throat;
• Red, itchy or watery eyes;
• Headaches and may feel tired or unwell.

2. How is hay fever happened?

Firstly, Hay fever is an allergic reaction.

Your nose acts as a filter. The tiny hairs and mucus that line the nasal passages trap dust, pollens and other microscopic particles. A person with hay fever is allergic to some of the particles that get trapped in the nose, such as pollen.

An allergic reaction means the immune system treats a harmless substance as if it is dangerous, and launches an ‘attack’. The nasal passages become inflamed and more mucus is produced.

People with hay fever – especially those who experience wheezing or coughing with their hay fever – may be at increased risk of epidemic thunderstorm asthma.

3. How to managing your Hay fever?

Identifying the allergen/s causing the symptoms is an important part of managing hay fever.

Acupuncture with cupping therapy and Chinese herbal medicine could help and relieve symptoms. To book a herbal consultation or to book an acupuncture appointment with cupping therapy, please book online or contact Dr Sujie.

References

Victoria state government: better health channel. (2018). Hay fever. Retrieved from https://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/health/conditionsandtreatments/hay-fever