Every allergy season, I get really bad sneezing and a runny nose, which I call 'hay fever'. But I never actually get a high temperature, like a typical fever. Does hay fever genuinely cause a fever, or is the name just misleading?
8 months ago
Wait, does anyone else also feel slightly warm when their allergies flare up? I always get a stuffy nose and feel like my temperature is rising, but when I check with a thermometer it's normal. Is this common or should I be worried about something else?
9 months ago
Honestly, the name is so misleading! Hay fever is just allergic rhinitis, so it doesn't actually give you a real fever. When my allergies act up, I just lose my sense of taste for a bit, which is a tragedy because I can't even enjoy my hot piping samosas properly!
7 months ago
Look, let me tell you clearly. Despite the name, hay fever does not cause an actual high body temperature. If you are running a proper fever, it is probably a viral infection or a cold, not just allergies. Go see a doctor and get it checked instead of guessing.
7 months ago
My grandmother used to say that any seasonal allergy can make the body feel tired and warm, but a true fever is rare with hay fever. If your body temperature is actually high, please consult a physician. They can easily prescribe the right antihistamine or medication to help you feel better.
6 months ago
No, betaji, hay fever doesn't cause a real fever, it's just sneezing and itchy eyes from dust or pollen. When my kids get this allergy, I make them do steam inhalation with a drop of eucalyptus oil and give them warm ginger tea. It gives great relief to the throat and nasal passage.
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