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Hay fever symptoms

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By Jan Nissl, RN, BS

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Hay fever is one type of allergy (allergic rhinitis) triggeredby pollen, dust, and molds in the air. Symptoms may include:

  • Itchy, watery eyes.
  • Sneezing.
  • Runny, stuffy, or itchy nose.
  • Temporary loss of smell.
  • Headache.
  • Fatigue.

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Author Jan Nissl, RN, BS
Editor Susan Van Houten, RN, BSN, MBA
Associate Editor Tracy Landauer
Primary Medical Reviewer William M. Green, MD - Emergency Medicine
Specialist Medical Reviewer H. Michael O'Connor, MD - Emergency Medicine
Last Updated February 25, 2008
Last Updated: 02/25/2008

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