ia there an actual medical condition called "Spring Fever" that has nothing to do with hay fever?
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there is a really obscure word for it: vernalagnia. its definition is just related to heightened sexual desire during the springtime.
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I have the same problem - No one has mentioned "environment" (that I saw?) - It's now Spring - What kind of climate do you live in? I'm in CO - and the Humidity today was 8% (Yes, EIGHT percent) - but "cold" so the heater was blasting all night ... so dry air effects me as well as lack of moisture that comes with higher humidity...\n\nOption #2) - Do you take Tylenol PM (or any antihistamines?) - For whatever reasons - these too dry out my eyes (well, B/C they're a type of antihistamine)\n\nOption #3) - People have already mentioned allergies... and alcohol - May wanna check with an allergist about down pillows, or Spring hay fever - or even "mold" if you are in a northern climate, and the windows are sealed - I found my "allergies" were worse in the winter than summer, and never understood this since all plants/trees/weeds and such are "dead" (dormant) - well, turns out Mold in the air ducts was the cause... \n\nIf you go to a Doc, and tell him about using "Clear Eyes" or "Visine" - those too have a "rebound effect" and he'll (she'll) encourage you to go to "natural tears" for the others' can CAUSE red eyes after long term use... But I too still use them, cuz "natural tears" don't remove the red - and don't wanna look hung over at work - When I'm NOT! LOL \n\nCheers and good luck!
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Not really Rhinitis is basically the swelling of the lining of the sinus passages, it's very common, but not transmittable as a disease itself.
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Atopism is frequently associated with a family history of atopic dermatitis, asthma or other allergic respiratory disease (30-50% will have a personal history of asthma or hay fever).\n\nWhat is atopic dermatitis?\n\nAtopic dermatitis is a long-lasting (chronic) skin condition that causes intense itching and then a red, raised rash. In severe cases, the rash develops clear fluid-filled blisters. Atopic dermatitis may be worse when you are exposed to certain foods, infection, stress, seasonal or climate changes, irritants (such as soaps or chemicals), or allergens such as dust mites or animal dander.\n\nAtopic dermatitis is most common in babies and children. Although older studies have indicated that most children outgrow the condition, more recent studies report that many people continue to have relapses or to have the condition, although not as severely, as teenagers and adults. 1 You may also develop atopic dermatitis as an adult.\n\nAtopic dermatitis is sometimes called eczema or atopic eczema. However, atopic dermatitis is only one of many types of eczema.\n\nSee an illustration of atopic dermatitis.\n\nWhat causes atopic dermatitis?\n\nThe cause of atopic dermatitis is poorly understood and is the subject of active research. Research shows that it develops as a result of interaction between the environment, your immune system, and genetics (heredity). People with this condition seem to have very sensitive immune systems that are more prone to react to irritants and allergens.\n\nMost people who have atopic dermatitis have a personal or family history of allergic conditions, such as hay fever (allergic rhinitis). The skin inflammation that causes the atopic dermatitis rash is considered a type of allergic response. \n\nWhat are the symptoms?\n\nThe main symptom of atopic dermatitis is itching, followed by rash. The rash is red and patchy and may be long-lasting (chronic) or come and go (recurring). When the skin is rubbed or scratched or a skin infection is present, the rash area can develop fluid-filled sores that may ooze fluid or crust over. A chronic rash area can become tough and thick from constant scratching; this is called lichenification.\n\nThe usual location of the rash varies by age group. In infants, the rash is usually found on the face, scalp, neck, arms, and legs. In children, the rash occurs primarily in areas that bend, such as the back of the knees and the inside of the elbows, although the face, neck, wrists, and ankles can also develop a rash. In teens and adults, the rash may affect the hands, neck, face, genitals, and legs. \n\nHow severe the symptoms are depends on how large an area of skin is affected, how much you scratch the rash, and whether a secondary infection develops. Mild atopic dermatitis usually involves a small area of skin that does not itch much and goes away with adequate moisturizing. Severe atopic dermatitis usually involves a large area of skin that is very itchy and does not go away with moisturizing.\n\nHow is atopic dermatitis diagnosed?\n\nMost cases of atopic dermatitis can be diagnosed from a medical history and a physical examination. You will be asked about your family history of allergic conditions and when the itch first started and the rash first appeared. What the rash looks like and where it is located will help your health professional make a diagnosis.\n\nYour health professional may recommend allergy testing with an allergist (immunologist) to identify factors that may cause the rash to recur (known as a flare).\n\nHow is it treated?\n\nAlthough there is no cure for atopic dermatitis, it can be controlled with preventive measures and medications. Preventive measures include keeping the skin moisturized, through proper bathing and the use of moisturizers; avoiding irritants and allergens that cause a rash or make a rash worse (such as certain soaps, dust mites, or specific foods); and using topical medication on the rash. In severe cases, oral or injected medicatio
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Keep a journal of when and where you experience these symptoms.  That will help enormously.  \n\nThere's always the chance that you are being exposed to an allergen that you weren't tested for.  Seeing that the medications aren't helping either... this theory probably is off-base.\n\nI'm leaning to the following differential diagnoses:\n1.  Dry environment:  Low humidity can cause these symptoms in some people.\n\n2.  Chemical reaction:  Maybe you are being exposed to some chemical.  Floor wax does it to me.\n\n3.  Changes in the barometric pressure:  Some people experience these symptoms with sudden drops in barometric pressure.  Do they occur right before a rain/snowstorm? or on overcast days?\n\nMy guess is the barometric pressure.  Do you suffer headaches/sinus pressure with these symptoms as well?\n\nWARNING:  many people are suggesting natural healers/homeopaths/alternative medicine.  Word to the wise:  most of these things are total quackery.  There is little (if ANY) evidence to support their practice. \n\nKeep the journal and good luck!
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Sounds an awful lot like an allergic reaction to something eaten or introduced into the immediate environment.  If Benadryl or a similar antihistimine relieves the problem, I think he's got some kind of allergy to trace down with a specialist.\n\nIf it happens at roughly the same 3 times each year, perhaps an investigation into what allergens he might be exposed to (something in bloom?) is in order.\n\nBest to you both.
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It is probably hay fever. Get eye drops.  However, for quick relief, try putting and ice pack or cold pack on your eyes. It will relieve the discomfort a bit.
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I have similar problem myself.  I have breathing difficulty when the weather change slightly, even more accurate than the weather forecast.\n\nThis is rather common, similar to a lot of immunological reaction, such as hay fever and asthma.  The immunological response in your body is suppose to fight the attack of any foreign infection.  However, sometime, some seemingly harmless particles such as dust or nut protein could trigger a massive reaction which results in fever, imflammation, swollen blood vessel and high blood pressure.
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you  most likely have an allergy. it's coming upon spring time so that may be the problem righ there!
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Instead of an allergy, it sounds like you really have sinusitis, which is an inflammation in the sinus cavities in the head. This condition is often made worse by a drop in barometric pressure, which is common during storms or periods of intense winds. The best solution is usually over the counter decongestants. good luck :)
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Don't ask random people here on yahoo, ask your Doctor about medical issues. Especially important ones like this one.
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I suffer from the same thing.\n\nIt's hives.  \n\nIt can be an allergic reaction - if you're having other symptoms of allergies like watery eyes, runny nose, sneezing, then it could just be an extension of whatever you're allergic to.\n\nBut hives can be brought on by heat without an allergic reaction.  Nobody knows for sure why it happens in the absence of other allergies.  But heat brings blood to the surface of the skin and allows hives to develop.\n\nIf you scratch them, they will spread.  Sometimes mine itch when they're just flat red wheals, and sometimes they don't... but if I so much as touch a wheal before it swells, POOF! Not only does it swell and itch a lot worse, but it tells all its friends and neighbors, and it spreads like wildfire.\n\nI have had chronic hives for 6 months now - due to allergies.  I take a Claritin and a Singulair every day, and it still doesn't completely get rid of them.  I am undergoing allergy shots.\n\nOne other thing you can do is to get some Ivarest. You can find it at Walgreens. I've tried everything else on the market, and only Ivarest keeps the hives down for longer than an hour or so.  It's a little more expensive, but a tube will last me several weeks, instead of just a day or two like a tube of Benadryl cream.\n\nYou can also take Benadryl before a shower to help keep the hives down to a minimum.\n\nIf you don't get relief of them within about six weeks, go to the doctor and get tested for allergies.
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You need to check your filter in the air intake of your air system, if it hasn't been changed recently you need to change it there only a couple of bucks their are more expensive ones. Take out the one you have take it with you to the hardwares store. You might have allergies. They are pretty common during the spring time. Don't sleep with your windows open. Pollen could play a big part in your swelling and irritation if you live in an area that has budding trees or flowers. Use eye drops that are hydrating drops. Put a humidifier in your room if the air is dry. Change your pillow cases at least a couple times a week and air out your pillows. If symptoms persist I would recommend that you see a doctor. You could have a sinus infection and may need antibiotics.
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I caught God knows what overseas.  I was sick for about a year and finally I got better except that my ears burned constantly.  I had to keep them wet all the time.  It made it difficult to get to sleep and getting a haircut was pure torture because I had to sit there without putting water on my ears.  I ended up working as a lifeguard because on that job I could put water on my ears any time.  It's been about ten years now and the burning is much less intense, but it hasn't gone away.  None of the doctors I've spoken to have ever heard of such a thing.
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Fever if it's really an infection and not just a stopped up nose.
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It is most likely  a sinis condition, perhaps allergy related. Decongestants will probably  help, but if it is as serious as you describe, you should probably see a doctor to validate this.
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Hey, me too!!  I have sprue, food alleriges, food intolerance, hay fever and all kinds of allergic reactions to things.\nYou can develop a new allergy at any time of life, and remember that you have an "allergic disposition", like me, so you will just need to be careful and listen to you body.