title: Hay fever in pregnancy.
abstract: Spring and summer can bring misery to millions who suffer from allergic reactions to pollen. Hay fever can cause runny noses, streaming eyes and sore throats. Sadly, many treatments for this distressing condition are not recommended during pregnancy because of fears surrounding the effect on the unborn child. This article presents the causes and treatments of hay fever and explores the alternatives for use during pregnancy which may be able to relieve or minimise the unpleasant symptoms without harming the baby.
authors.forename: Max
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Wiseberg
mesh_terms: D015670:Acupuncture Therapy; D000485:Allergens / Q000276:immunology; D002648:Child; D005260:Female; D006633:Histamine Antagonists / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D006801:Humans; D006967:Hypersensitivity; D007223:Infant; D055556:Nasal Lavage; D059085:Nasal Sprays; D009883:Ophthalmic Solutions / Q000627:therapeutic use; D010789:Phototherapy; D011058:Pollen / Q000276:immunology; D011247:Pregnancy; D011248:Pregnancy Complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000276:immunology / Q000628:therapy*; D006255:Rhinitis, Allergic, Seasonal / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000276:immunology / Q000628:therapy*; D012621:Seasons
chemical_list: D000485:Allergens; D006633:Histamine Antagonists; D059085:Nasal Sprays; D009883:Ophthalmic Solutions