Basic Summary for Hay fever
Main name of condition: Hay fever
Other names or spellings: Airborne allergies
What is Hay fever?
Brief description of Hay fever: Nasal allergies to various airborne substances such as pollens or molds.
Parent types of Hay fever: Allergic Disorders, Allergies, Allergic rhinitis, Immune conditions, Common Conditions
Organs Affected by Hay fever: immune system
Types of Hay fever: Pollen allergies, Tree pollen allergies, Birch pollen allergies, Oak pollen allergies, Ash pollen allergies, Elm pollen allergies, Hickory pollen allergies, Pecan pollen allergies, Box elder pollen allergies, Mountain cedar pollen allergies, Weed pollen allergies, Ragweed allergies, Sagebrush allergies, Redroot pigweed allergies, Lamb's quarters allergies, Russian thistle (tumbleweed) allergies, English plantain allergies, Grass pollen allergies, Timothy grass allergies, Kentucky bluegrass allergies, Johnson grass allergies, Bermuda grass allergies, Redtop grass allergies, Orchard grass allergies, Sweet vernal grass allergies, Mold allergies, Dust mite allergies, Animal allergies, Seasonal allergic rhinitis, Perennial allergic rhinitis
How many people get Hay fever?
Prevalance of Hay fever: 35 million Americans (NIAID: pollen allergies)
Prevalance Rate of Hay fever: approx 1 in 7 or 12.87% or 35 million people in USA [about data]
How serious is Hay fever?
Complications of Hay fever: see complications of Hay fever
What causes Hay fever?
Causes of Hay fever: see causes of Hay fever
What are the symptoms of Hay fever?
Symptoms of Hay fever: see symptoms of Hay fever
How is it treated?
Treatments for Hay fever: see treatments for Hay fever
Prevention of Hay fever: see prevention of Hay fever
Last revision: May 28, 2003
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