Symptoms of Hay Fever in Children

Hay fever symptoms can be similar to those of other allergies or illnesses. The time of the year and the development and longevity of the symptoms will help determine if your child has hay fever or something else.

Runny Nose

• An extremely common symptom of hay fever is a runny nose that is most often characterized by clear and watery drainage. A child might also have a stuffy nose.

Sneezing

• Everyone sneezes every now and then, but frequent and repeated sneezing is prevalent with hay fever.

Postnasal Drip

• Postnasal drip is the drainage that goes down a child's throat. This can initiate irritation and cause coughing. A sore throat might also develop from postnasal drip.

Irritated Eyes

• With hay fever, a child's eyes might itch or just look very red from irritation. Also, eyes can be watery.

Breathing Difficulties

• One specific breathing difficulty that could arise over time from hay fever is wheezing. This is especially common in children.

Headache

• If too much sinus pressure builds up, a sinus headache might result. Sinus cavities are found behind the nose, in the cheek area and in the mid-forehead area.