Health Tip: What's Behind My Watery Eyes?

(HealthDay News) -- What's making your eyes puffy, red and watery?

The Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center says these common airborne particles can trigger those annoying symptoms:

  • Dust.
  • Dander from pets and other animals.
  • Fungi spores.
  • Pollen.
  • Non-allergenic irritants, such as air pollution and tobacco smoke.

    • Date Published: 7/15/2014 12:01:17 PM

    Related Articles

    Another Sports Bonus for Kids: Healthier Eyes

    Continue

    Search Allergy Articles

    About 1 in 3 American Adults Has an Allergy

    Don’t Let Allergies Get Out of Hand During Pregnancy

    Parents, Plan Now for Allergy-Free Summer Camp

    Allergists Less Likely to Check Black Kids for Eczema

    Black, Hispanic Patients With Severe Allergies Less Likely to Get Allergy Shots

    In Stockholm Study, As City Air Improved So Did Kids' Lung Capacity

    The Worst and Best Hours of the Day for Hayfever Sufferers

    Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill Cleanup Put Workers at Risk for Asthma

    When States Legalize Marijuana, Teens' Asthma Rates Rise

    Move to Zero-Emission Trucks Could Save 66,000 U.S. Lives

    CDC Panel Urges Seniors to Get New, More Potent Flu Shot This Fall

    Flu Has Started Early and With a Punch: CDC

    Could Getting Your Flu Shot Help Prevent Alzheimer's?

    Gene Changes Made This Season's Bird Flu More Severe

    Flu Shot Could Be Lifesaver for Folks With Heart Failure