Hay fever might be called autumnal catarrh. It is popularly supposed to be an irritation of the nasal passages and the bronchial tubes, caused by the flying pollen from various flowers and plants. Authorities differ widely, however, as to the causes.

Hay Fever - The Symptoms

The symptoms of hay fever are usually a salty discharge from the eyes and the nostrils, followed by severe irritation of the mucous lining of the nasal cavity, a sense of fullness in the head, and violent sneezing.

Hay Fever - The Remedy

It has not been the writer's opportunity to examine deeply into the actual causes of hay fever, but it has been his good fortune to cure many cases.

The remedy should be confined to -

Fresh air and sunshine Close observation of the rules of diet Total abstinence from all forms of stimulants and narcotics

I would suggest the following diet:

Berries

Eggs

Fish (Limited quantity)

Green and fresh vegetables Sour milk (Buttermilk)

(Where this kind of milk cannot be obtained, the ordinary sweet milk will suffice)

The diet must be governed, as already-explained in many other cases, by the individual requirements of the patient in regard to the amount of exercise, the temperature of the atmosphere, and the age of the patient. In spring and summer is the ideal time to remove the causes of hay fever and effect its cure. (See Catarrh.)

In Cases Of Hay Fever, Omit

Coffee

Confections

Condiments

Liquors and wines

Tea

Tobacco

White flour products

Eat

The diet should be governed by amount of exercise, temperature, etc.