Symptoms of Hay fever

List of symptoms of Hay fever:

The list of signs and symptoms mentioned in various sources for Hay fever includes the 25 symptoms listed below:

• Sneezing
• Runny nose
• Blocked nose
• Coughing
• Postnasal drip
• Itching eyes
• Itching nose
• Itching throat
• Dark circles under the eyes (Allergic shiners)
• Nose rubbing
• Allergic salute (persistent upward nose rubbing)
• Watering eyes
• Conjunctivitis
• Red-rimmed eyes
• Swollen eyes
• Crusting of eyelids
• Seasonal symptoms - though not all types of hay fever are seasonal
• End of symptoms after frost
• Wheezing
• Breathing difficulties
• Sneezing
• Runny nose
• Blocked nose
• Itchy eyes and mouth
• Asthma

Note that Hay fever symptoms usually refers to various symptoms known to a patient, but the phrase Hay fever signs may refer to those signs only noticable by a doctor.

More ways to research these symptoms: To research other symptoms use the symptom center, or to research causes of more than one symptom in combination, try our multi-symptom search.

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Home Diagnostic Testing

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Wrongly Diagnosed with Hay fever?

The list of other diseases or medical conditions that may be on the differential diagnosis list of alternative diagnoses for Hay fever includes:

• Common cold
• Asthma
• Mold allergies
• Pollen allergies
• Viral rhinitis

See the full list of 21 alternative diagnoses for Hay fever

More about symptoms of Hay fever:

More information about symptoms of Hay fever and related conditions:

• Other diseases with similar symptoms and common misdiagnoses
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• Underlying causes of Hay fever
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Other Possible Causes of these Symptoms

Click on any of the symptoms below to see a full list of other causes including diseases, medical conditions, toxins, drug interactions, or drug side effect causes of that symptom.

• Allergic salute (persistent upward nose rubbing) - see all causes of Nose symptoms
• Asthma - see all causes of Asthma
• Blocked nose - see all causes of Stuffed nose
• Blocked nose - see all causes of Stuffed nose
• Breathing difficulties - see all causes of Breathing difficulties
• Conjunctivitis - see all causes of Conjunctivitis
• Coughing - see all causes of Coughing
• Crusting of eyelids - see all causes of Eyelid symptoms
• Dark circles under the eyes (Allergic shiners) - see all causes of Dark circles under eyes
• Itching eyes - see all causes of Eye symptoms
• Itching nose - see all causes of Nose Itch
• Itching throat - see all causes of Sore throat
• Nose rubbing - see all causes of Nose symptoms
• Postnasal drip - see all causes of Postnasal drip
• Red-rimmed eyes - see all causes of Red eye
• Runny nose - see all causes of Runny nose
• Runny nose - see all causes of Runny nose
• Seasonal symptoms
• Sneezing - see all causes of Sneezing
• Sneezing - see all causes of Sneezing
• Swollen eyes - see all causes of Eye swelling
• Watering eyes - see all causes of Watering eyes
• Wheezing - see all causes of Wheezing

Medical Books Online about Hay fever

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Symptoms of Hay fever: Online Medical Books

16 MEDICAL BOOKS ONLINE! Review excerpts from medical books online, free, without registration, for more information about the symptoms of Hay fever.

Allergic rhinitis: Signs and symptoms
(Professional Guide to Diseases (Eighth Edition))

In seasonal allergic rhinitis, the key signs and symptoms are paroxysmal sneezing, profuse watery rhinorrhea, nasal obstruction or congestion, and pruritus of the nose and eyes. It’s usually accompanied by pale, cyanotic, edematous nasal mucosa; red and edematous eyelids and conjunctivae; excessive lacrimation; and headache or sinus pain. Some patients also complain of itching in the throat and malaise.

In perennial allergic rhinitis, conjunctivitis and other extranasal effects are rare, but chronic nasal obstruction is common. In many cases, this obstruction extends to eustachian tube obstruction, particularly in children.

In both types of allergic rhinitis, dark circles may appear under the patient’s eyes (“allergic shiners”) because of venous congestion in the maxillary sinuses. The severity of signs and symptoms may vary from season to season and from year to year.

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Anaphylaxis: Signs and Symptoms
(Professional Guide to Diseases (Eighth Edition))

After exposure to an antigen, feeling of impending doom, weakness, sneezing, wheezing, dyspnea, urticaria, respiratory distress, abdominal cramping, hypotension, shock

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Allergic rhinitis: Signs and symptoms
(Handbook of Diseases)

With seasonal allergic rhinitis, the key signs and symptoms are paroxysmal sneezing, profuse watery rhinorrhea, nasal obstruction or congestion, and pruritus of the nose and eyes, usually accompanied by pale, cyanotic, edematous nasal mucosa; red and edematous eyelids and conjunctivae; excessive lacrimation; and headache or sinus pain. Some patients also complain of itching in the throat and malaise.

With perennial allergic rhinitis, conjunctivitis and other extranasal effects are rare, but chronic nasal obstruction is common and often extends to eustachian tube obstruction, particularly in children.

With both types of allergic rhinitis, dark circles may appear under the patient’s eyes because of venous congestion in the maxillary sinuses. The severity of signs and symptoms may vary from season to season and from year to year.

Some patients may develop chronic complications, including sinusitis and nasal polyps.

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anaphylaxis: Signs and symptoms
(Handbook of Diseases)

An anaphylactic reaction produces sudden physical distress within seconds or minutes after exposure to an allergen. A delayed or persistent reaction may occur up to 24 hours later. The severity of the reaction is inversely related to the interval between exposure to the allergen and the onset of symptoms. Usually, the first signs and symptoms include a feeling of impending doom or fright, weakness, sweating, sneezing, shortness of breath, nasal pruritus, urticaria, and angioedema, followed rapidly by symptoms in one or more target organs.

Systemic effects

Cardiovascular signs include hypotension, shock, and sometimes cardiac arrhythmias, which, if untreated, may precipitate circulatory collapse.

Respiratory signs and symptoms can occur at any level in the respiratory tract and commonly include nasal mucosal edema, profuse watery rhinorrhea, itching, nasal congestion, and sudden sneezing attacks. Edema of the upper respiratory tract, resulting in hypopharyngeal and laryngeal obstruction (hoarseness, stridor, and dyspnea), is an early sign of acute respiratory failure, which can be fatal.

GI and genitourinary signs and symptoms include severe stomach cramps, nausea, diarrhea, and urinary urgency and incontinence.

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Hay fever as a Cause of Symptoms or Medical Conditions

When considering symptoms of Hay fever, it is also important to consider Hay fever as a possible cause of other medical conditions. The Disease Database lists the following medical conditions that Hay fever may cause:

• Chemosis of conjunctiva
• Hyperlacrimation
• Nasal polyps
• Rhinorrhoea
• Sinusitis

Hay fever as a symptom:

For a more detailed analysis of Hay fever as a symptom, including causes, drug side effect causes, and drug interaction causes, please see our Symptom Center information for Hay fever.

Medical articles and books on symptoms:

These general reference articles may be of interest in relation to medical signs and symptoms of disease in general:

• Diagnostic Testing for a Diagnosis of Hay fever
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• Books on signs and symptoms

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About signs and symptoms of Hay fever:

The symptom information on this page attempts to provide a list of some possible signs and symptoms of Hay fever. This signs and symptoms information for Hay fever has been gathered from various sources, may not be fully accurate, and may not be the full list of Hay fever signs or Hay fever symptoms. Furthermore, signs and symptoms of Hay fever may vary on an individual basis for each patient. Only your doctor can provide adequate diagnosis of any signs or symptoms and whether they are indeed Hay fever symptoms.