Posted: Sept 16 2024
Hay fever, also known as allergic rhinitis, is an allergic reaction. It occurs when the nose and/or eyes come into contact with environmental allergens such as pollen, dust mites, mould, and animal dander, triggering an allergic reaction.
If you suffer from hay fever, it can be a condition that is not only debilitating but also challenging to get through the day without sniffling and sneezing.
Some of the signs and symptoms include:
In some serious cases, the symptoms of hay fever can be so severe that a person can’t sleep or concentrate, and may feel tired or unwell.2
If you’re aware of your hay fever there are some easy precautions you can take which don’t involve medication3:
Hay fever relief isn’t a one-size-fits-all solution; you may need to try different options and see what works best for you:
Being aware of the daily pollen count will give you a significant advantage and time to prepare treatment in advance. When the pollen count is forecast to be high, you can prepare 24 hours ahead by taking the recommended dosage of antihistamine tablets.
Take antihistamines before you go to bed, which are available without the need for a prescription. This will assist in reducing the severity of symptoms such as itchy eyes and sneezing.
There are numerous antihistamines - talk to your pharmacist about which one might be suitable for your symptoms.
Nasal sprays are considered to be the most effective treatment on the market as opposed to hay fever tablets. Corticosteroid and antihistamine sprays act locally in the sinuses to assist in relieving hay fever symptoms by reducing inflammation and clearing a blocked nose.
If symptoms are chronic, using a combination of hay fever tablets and a nasal spray is recommended.
Speak with your Pharmacist about how to best treat your hay fever symptoms.
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1ABS, 2022, National Health Survey: State and territory findings, retrieved from: https://www.abs.gov.au/statistics/health/health-conditions-and-risks/national-health-survey-state-and-territory-findings/2022
2Better Health Channel , Victorian State Government, 2024, Hay Fever, retrieved from: https://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/health/conditionsandtreatments/hay-fever
3Push Doctor, 2024, How To Get Rid of Hay Fever – 25 Tips, retrieved from: https://www.pushdoctor.co.uk/what-we-treat/allergies/articles/how-to-get-rid-of-hay-fever-25-tips
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