Ask the expert HAY FEVER with Dr Sophie Farooque
May 03, 2022
2 minutes
What is hay fever?
ay fever is a common name for pollen allergy, but it’s a misnomer – it’s not triggered by ‘hay’ and ‘fever’ is not a symptom. Instead, it’s characterised by itchy/watery eyes, an itchy throat and inner ear, an itchy/runny nose and sneezing. In children, itchy/watery eyes tend to dominate, while in adults, nasal symptoms are often more of an issue,
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