{"id":80445,"date":"2025-09-02T15:07:46","date_gmt":"2025-09-02T06:07:46","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/ic-clinic-ueno.com\/hay-fever\/"},"modified":"2026-07-06T19:41:49","modified_gmt":"2026-07-06T10:41:49","slug":"hay-fever","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/ic-clinic-ueno.com\/en\/treatment\/hay-fever\/","title":{"rendered":"Hay Fever Treatment | Dermatology Outpatient Clinic"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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\ud83c\udfe5 Appointments for \u201cHay Fever\u201d are available
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\u2705 Do any of these symptoms sound familiar?<\/span>
\ud83e\udd27 Non-stop sneezing and runny nose
\ud83d\udc40 Eye itching that makes it impossible to concentrate
\ud83d\ude34 Nasal congestion so severe you can\u2019t sleep at night<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u26a0\ufe0f Left untreated\u2026<\/span>
\u274c Work and study productivity may drop by 30% or more<\/mark>
\u274c Sleep deprivation can weaken your immune system<\/mark> \u2014 making symptoms worse
\u274c Risk of complications such as sinusitis or asthma<\/mark><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\ud83d\udca1 By reading this article, you will\u2026<\/span>
\u2728 Learn ways to help significantly reduce your symptoms<\/mark>
\u2728 Discover treatment options that may suit you<\/mark>
\u2728 Be better prepared for a more comfortable spring this year<\/mark><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\ud83d\ude37 \u201cWhat causes hay fever?<\/mark>\u201c
\ud83d\ude2b \u201cWhat should I do if I develop hay fever?<\/mark>\u201c<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you are struggling with hay fever<\/mark>, you are certainly not alone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hay fever is an allergic reaction triggered by plant pollen<\/mark>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This article explains the causes of hay fever and the treatment options available<\/mark>. The latter half also covers over-the-counter medications that may help relieve symptoms, as well as preventive measures<\/mark> \u2014 please read on to the end.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\ud83c\udf3c What Is Hay Fever?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Hay fever is a type of allergic reaction caused by plant pollen, also known as \u201cseasonal allergic rhinitis.\u201d<\/mark><\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is characterized by symptoms such as a runny nose, sneezing, and itchy eyes<\/mark>. In severe cases, diarrhea and a feverish feeling<\/mark> may also occur.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Approximately 60 plant species<\/mark> in Japan are known to cause hay fever, and it is estimated that around 39% of Japanese people suffer from cedar pollen allergy<\/mark>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\ud83c\udf32 Who Is Prone to Hay Fever? Causes Explained<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The plants that cause hay fever and the seasons during which symptoms tend to appear<\/mark> are as follows.<\/p>\n\n\n

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\ud83c\udf3f Plant<\/th>\ud83d\udcc5 Season<\/th><\/tr>
\ud83c\udf32 Cedar (Sugi)<\/th>February \u2013 April<\/td><\/tr>
\ud83c\udf33 Japanese Cypress (Hinoki)<\/th>March \u2013 April<\/td><\/tr>
\ud83c\udf3e Grass family (Gramineae)<\/th>May \u2013 October<\/td><\/tr>
\ud83c\udf3f Alder (Hannoki)<\/th>January \u2013 April<\/td><\/tr>
\ud83c\udf40 White Birch (Shirakaba)<\/th>Late March \u2013 June<\/td><\/tr>
\ud83c\udf3b Ragweed (Butakusa)<\/th>August \u2013 September<\/td><\/tr>
\ud83c\udf31 Mugwort (Yomogi)<\/th>September \u2013 October<\/td><\/tr>
\ud83c\udf3e Japanese Hop (Kanamugura)<\/th>August \u2013 October<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

It is considered that people who have other allergic conditions themselves, or who have family members with allergic conditions, may be more susceptible to developing hay fever<\/mark>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\ud83d\ude37 Does Hay Fever Cause Coughing? Symptoms Explained<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The main symptoms<\/mark> of hay fever include the following.<\/p>\n\n\n\n