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Why does rubbing my eyes make hay fever worse?

Rubbing your eyes can make hay fever worse because it can spread allergens around the eyes and increase irritation. This action can also cause the release of more histamines, which are chemicals that trigger allergy symptoms. As a result, you may experience heightened discomfort and symptoms of hay fever.

Key points:

• Rubbing spreads allergens to sensitive areas.
• Increased irritation leads to more discomfort.
• More histamines are released from the action.
• This results in intensified hay fever symptoms.

This text has been fact-checked for accuracy by medino's clinical team.