If you have questions about your health, you should consult your personal physician. This event is meant for informational purposes only. Today we'll be discussing hay fever. You may submit a question at any time. Hello, Dr. Berger.
Hay fever is the common term for seasonal allergies.
However, you don't have a fever and it very rarely is due to hay. The medical term that physicians use is allergic rhinitis. Rhinitis means inflammation of the nose and if it is allergic it is due to allergies. There are three major types. Seasonal allergic rhinitis is where symptoms occur only during certain times of the year.