Millions of people are unnecessarily suffering due to misuse of hay fever medication, according to Allergy UK.
It is estimated that more than 18 million people suffer from hay fever, also called allergy rhinitis, in the UK.
Surprisingly, researchers have found that for nearly 62% of people with allergic rhinitis, hay fever medication is not effective. Only 4% say that their hay fever medication makes them feel good, while for majority of them, medicine makes their hay fever just bearable.
Experts in UK are asking people to urgently get their hay fever medications reviewed.
A recent study pinpoints to the misuse of hay fever medication as one of the major causes of suffering. Over 39% hay fever victims use steroidal nasal spray, but it is found that only 14% of them are actually using it appropriately. This means for over 85% people with hay fever, nasal sprays will not work aptly.
The experts of Allergy UK say that the research has shown how dependant sufferers are on hay fever medication for years together, but unfortunately for most people, it is not working, or being used inappropriately.
This Allergy Awareness Week, Pharmacy Outlet is urging people to check whether they are using hay fever medication correctly rather than prolonging their suffering. If your symptoms do not subside even after treatment, it is imperative to see your GP to control this distressing condition.
About 85% of people using antihistamine drugs do so on a daily basis, while 62% use steroid nasal sprays every day, which is incorrect. Overuse of nasal sprays can worsen your condition. So, Pharmacy Outlet is urging people to seek advice from their GP or pharmacist about reviewing their use of medicine.
Allergy Awareness Week runs from 24th April to 1st May. Pharmacy Outlet encourages everyone to get involved, show their support and raise awareness.
Pharmacy Outlet is a UK’s registered online pharmacy that deals in a wide range of allergy medicines. It always advises people to seek medical help before using any hay fever medication.
