Acupuncture and Chinese Herbal Medicine recognises that hay fever symptoms are generally caused by a weakness in the Lungs and the immune system which is known as "Wei Qi".
Symtoms such a sore, itchy, watering eyes and sneezing are brought about by "wind heat"
a runny nose would be "wind cold"
Treatment can be given to clear the "wind - cold/ wind- heat and strengthen the Lungs and the Wei Qi.
Generally a course of four to six treatments can make a huge difference to symtoms and well - being.