Hayfever,we are not just making a fuss! (Hayfever in general)

Member Name: 3cardmonte

Product:	Hayfever in general
Date:	05/09/08 (34 review reads)
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Advantages: you don't have to go to picnics

Disadvantages: itchy eyes,runny nose,tiredness.

I am the only person I know that actually looks forward to the winter! I don't dislike the summer itself but what I do dislike is having the choice of either having itchy eyes, a runny,itchy nose and sneezing about once every 5 minutes, or being drugged up to the eyeballs!
I have had hayfever since I was about 14 and have noticed that anyone who does not have it, thinks that the people that do are just making a fuss.

Hayfever is caused by particles of pollen entering the system. This triggers antibody production, which stimulate the cells in the body that contain histhamine,when this is released it results in itching,swelling,mucus formation and a variety of other symptoms.

The symptoms vary widely from person to person, but I get itchy eyes, an itchy,runny nose and general tiredness.

Hayfever is most commonly treated with anti-histhamine, a pill that counteracts the effects of the histhamine. Some of which come in non drowsy form,as the sedative in anti-histhamine can be quite powerful.

Nasal sprays and steroid sprays are also very popular as they very rarely have any side effects and will not make you drowsy.

Eyedrops are also used to stop itching and the prickly sensation that can occur.

Summary: Hayfever is like having a cold all summer