If you are diagnosed asthmatic, your doctor will need to thoroughly discuss management of the illness with you. You cannot manage this problem without medical help. Allergic rhinitis, commonly called hay fever, is the most common allergic problem. Symptoms include a stuffy, runny nose, watering itchy eyes, headache, and sneezing. The cause in most adults is dust or pollens.
Hay fever seems to run in families.
Treatment is to relieve symptoms and avoidance of the offending substance. Drugs that reduce symptoms can be prescribed or purchased over the counter. Antihistamines have a drying effect and alleviate nasal stuffiness. They are also helpful in reducing itching. Individuals respond differently to different types of antihistamines, and a trial may be necessary to determine the most effective type for you.