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Hay fever can occur all year round but it is traditionally worse in the spring months when the pollen count in the air is high. Hay fever is a common name for allergic rhinitis – meaning an allergy in the nose. The allergic reaction causes the nasal passages to become inflamed and produce more mucous. Some of the common symptoms are : sneezing; runny or stuffy nose; itchy ears ,nose and throat; red, itchy and watery eyes and sometimes headaches.

Tips to try and reduce hay fever symptoms:

1.         Stay indoors where possible on windy and stormy days.

2.         Smear Vaseline on the inside of your nose to help stop the air-borne pollen touching the lining of your nose.

3.         Splash your eyes often with cold water as this tries to flush out any pollen.

4.         Try and reduce contact with known allergens. For example –pet fur, flowers, dust etc.

5.         Anti-histamine medications in the form of tablets, nasal sprays and eye drops may help alleviate symptoms but you need to discuss this with your doctor or pharmacist

1.What is the purpose of the text?

A. To explain what hay fever is.

B. To describe the cure of hay fever.

C. To give ways to reduce hay fever symptoms.

D. To cure hay fever by medicines

2.What does “this” in “you need to discuss this with your doctor or pharmacist” refer to?

A. Taking anti-histamine.

B. Using nasal sprays.

C. Applying eye drops.

D. Alleviating symptoms.

3.What does “air-borne pollen” mean?

A. Pollen from flowers.

B. Pollen taken by air.

C. Pollen produced by air

D. Pollen in the air.