Can hay fever make you feel tired and fatigued?
Yes, hay fever can make you feel tired and fatigued. This happens because hay fever symptoms often disturb sleep and tire the body. Some hay fever treatments can also add to feelings of tiredness.
Key points:
- Hay fever symptoms like congestion and headaches disrupt sleep, leading to fatigue.
- The body's immune response to pollen releases chemicals that cause tiredness.
- Physical effects such as inflammation reduce oxygen and worsen exhaustion.
- Certain hay fever medicines contribute to drowsiness.
This text has been fact-checked for accuracy by medino's clinical team.