Other emergencies
Case 19: A Patient with Hayfever
CASE
A 28‐year‐old policeman attends for problems with hayfever. He describes symptoms of nasal blockage, running of the nose, sinus pain and itching of the eyes starting in May of each year and lasting through to the end of August. His symptoms are worst outside and he finds he sometimes has difficulty driving due to itching and watering of the eyes. He has had his seasonal hayfever symptoms since the age of 17 years. He has a history of eczema as a child.
QUESTION 1
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What is the most likely allergen responsible?