Hay fever is an allergic condition characterised by the symptoms of sneezing, nasal congestion, nasal discharge and itchy eyes. Simply put, an allergy to tree or grass pollen is called hay fever. Also known as allergic rhinitis, Hay fever affects one in five people in the UK.
How to cure
Hay fever? Are there are medications that cure Hay fever? People often browse
internet to find out the best cure for Hay fever.
Unfortunately,
there is no cure to Hay fever! However, symptomatic treatment helps reduce Hay
fever.
Treatment
for Hay fever usually depends on the severity of the symptoms. There are
several types of medicines available in pharmacies. Some are available
over-the-counter, while some on providing a prescription. Check with your GP or
pharmacist for appropriate and suitable Hay fever medicine.
Treating Hay fever
Antihistamines
help relieve Hay fever symptoms such as sneezing, runny nose, itchy eyes and
headache. There are different types of antihistamines; some of them make you
drowsy, while some not. Newer antihistamines are less likely to produce
drowsiness. Antihistamines are available as pills, liquid form (for children),
or nasal sprays.
Decongestant
nasal sprays are the next best thing for Hay fever to unblock your nose. You
might have to use decongestant nasal sprays only for a prescribed duration. Eye
drops are prescribed to ease itchy, red and watery eyes.
Steroid
tablets and nasal sprays are recommended when oral antihistamines and
decongestants fail to relieve Hay fever symptoms. Steroids are the drugs that
are used to reduce inflammation. You should use steroid tablets or nasal sprays
under the supervision of your GP. They are available on providing your doctor’s
prescription.
Immunotherapy
is advised in recurrent and advanced cases of Hay fever. It reduces your immune
system’s tendency to react to pollen or any other allergen. Talk to your GP if
immunotherapy is suitable for you and if it is, your GP will refer to a
specialist.
Is there a vaccine to prevent Hay fever?
Those who
talk about Hay fever vaccine usually talk about desensitisation or
immunotherapy. A short course of oral steroids is enough to safely and
effectively treat Hay fever.
Do I have to deal with Hay fever for the rest
of my life?
Not necessarily!
Many people with Hay fever experience remarkable improvement as they get older.
Nearly half of the people with Hay fever report some improvement after several
years, while in some people, Hay fever symptoms subside completely.
Although
incurable, Hay fever is treatable with oral antihistamines, nasal sprays and
eye drops, which are available at Pharmacy Outlet.
