About Today: How to Treat Hay Fever

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Today It's that time of year again - time for my nose to start running and not stop until New Year's Eve. Symptom Check: Is It Hay Fever? A scary quote: "Those at risk for the development of allergic rhinitis include people with a family history of atopy (allergies), those with atopic dermatitis, a mother who smoked during pregnancy, and living a modernized lifestyle (urban setting, higher socioeconomic status, small family size)." This essentially means that everyone born in the 1970s and before is at risk for hay fever. All About Fall Allergies What Is Non-Allergic Rhinitis? See More About:  allergist  antihistamines  allergy testing Do You Have a Cold or Allergies? Sometimes, it's hard to tell if you have allergies or a cold coming on. Because of this, I generally diagnose myself with upwards of 15 colds a year. Most of them are allergies. Signs and Symptoms of a Cold What Causes Itchy Eyes? See More About:  seasonal allergies  food allergies  common cold symptoms How to Treat Hay Fever OTC medications are only one way to treat allergies. How to Prevent Allergies Allergy-Proof Your Home See More About:  antihistamines  nasal sprays for allergies  allergy shots Inexpensive Allergy Treatments Any kind of medication can put a serious dent in your wallet. Here's how to stop snuffling for less. Should You Get Tested for Allergies? How Are Allergies Diagnosed? See More About:  allergy avoidance  allergy treatment  nasal saline irrigation Today Ads Allergy Symptoms Allergies Skin Allergy Food Allergy Allergy Testing Featured Articles Rights of Curbside Jobseekers Upheld How to Get Free Samples by Mail 10 Ways to Celebrate Rosh Hashanah in Israel Does Chocolate Do Your Heart Good? Beware These Overpriced Used Cars Free E-Course: Social Media Marketing   More from About.com Essential Medical Tests for Women For women, certain medical tests and health screenings are recommended on a yearly basis. Learn which screenings are essential for your health, and why. More> Finding the Right Doctor Whether you need a new primary care doctor or a specialist to take care of specific symptoms, you'll want to follow these guidelines to choose the right physician for your medical care. More>   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Today newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2011 About.com     Follow us on: Advertisement