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- $Title{Is it Possible to Have Hay Fever and Not be Allergic to Pollen?}
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- sniffling stuffy head symptoms allergies immunotherapy pulmonary lung lungs
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- Is it Possible to Have Hay Fever and Not be Allergic to Pollen?
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- QUESTION: I have a condition that causes me to sneeze at most any time of the
- year. I always thought it was a type of hay fever, but I don't think it has
- anything to do with pollen since it can occur when there is none. Is it
- possible to have hay fever and not be allergic to pollen?
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- ANSWER: Although the term "hay fever" is usually associated with the abrupt
- sneezing, sniffling, and stuffy head symptoms brought on by the seasonal
- release of pollen, it's actually a catch-all term for inherited sensitivities
- people have to any inhaled airborne substance. For instance, tree pollens are
- active in early spring, grasses in the summer, and weeds in the fall. But
- people who are allergic to molds, animal dander, and dust suffer all year
- long.
- The list of allergy-causing particles is endless. They can be found in
- the workplace as well as the typical home. They range from insecticides,
- cigarette smoke, plaster, newsprint and glue to microscopic particles of linen
- and wool in common household dust.
- If you are one of the 40 million Americans who suffer from allergies, the
- best line of defense is to avoid contact with these substances. It may take a
- bit of detective work to identify the substance that causes your problem. And
- it means keeping a spotless house, storing chemicals away from the living
- area, and perhaps banishing Fido to the great outdoors. If all else fails,
- medication or immunotherapy (allergy shots) may give lasting relief.
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- The material contained here is "FOR INFORMATION ONLY" and should not replace
- the counsel and advice of your personal physician. Promptly consulting your
- doctor is the best path to a quick and successful resolution of any medical
- problem.
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