We all know the typical symptoms of hayfever such as sneezing, blocked nose and itchy eyes. However, here is a list of surprising symptoms that might mean you have hayfever this spring. Along with a general toolbox to help fight your allergies, read on to find out the one thing that you can do at night to help alleviate your symptoms.
Did you know that exhaustion is a symptom of uncontrolled hayfever? Allergies can keep you up at night and decrease your quality of sleep. There is also a phenomenon called “allergy fatigue syndrome” causing tiredness due to your body fighting off allergies all day long. A foggy brain can also be caused by hayfever leading to difficulties with concentration.
It is thought this might be due to blocked sinuses restricting the flow of oxygen to the brain. Other surprising symptoms include an itchy tongue, unexplained headaches, loss of smell, a sore throat, achy joints, ear ringing, dizziness, rashes, snoring and dark circles under the eyes. So what can you do if hayfever is affecting you this spring? Corticosteriod nasal sprays are the gold standard of treatment for congestion caused by allergies.
Start taking this early in the season (for example, one week prior) so that it has time to build up in your system. When the allergy season hits, consider also using a nasal irrigation product prior to using the nasal spray. Other treatments worth considering are non-sedating antihistamines.
Itchy eyes can be relieved with eye drops. However, be sure.