I have hay fever and right now I am MISERABLE
Oh no! i'm not really sure what hay fever is. Can you fill me in?
It's also known as allergic rhinitis - an inflammation of the nose!  Think running facet
Wow! Do you also get a bad fever?
No fever, runny nose, stuffy nose, sneezing, red itchy and watery eyes and swelling around the eyes are the common symptoms.
Thats weird. I wonder why they call it "hay fever" then?
Allergy
Allergies, also known as allergic diseases, are a number of conditions caused by hypersensitivity of the immune system to typically harmless substances in the environment. These diseases include hay fever, food allergies, atopic dermatitis, allergic asthma, and anaphylaxis. Symptoms may include red eyes, an itchy rash, sneezing, a runny nose, shortness of breath, or swelling. Food intolerances and food poisoning are separate conditions.
Common allergens include pollen and certain food. Metals and other substances may also cause problems. Food,
Allergic rhinitis
Allergic rhinitis, also known as hay fever, is a type of inflammation in the nose which occurs when the immune system overreacts to allergens in the air. Signs and symptoms include a runny or stuffy nose, sneezing, red, itchy, and watery eyes, and swelling around the eyes. The fluid from the nose is usually clear. Symptom onset is often within minutes following exposure and they can affect sleep, the ability to work, and the ability to concentrate at school. Those whose symptoms are due