Millions Suffer Due To Misuse of Hay Fever Medication

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.

Allergy Awareness Week 24 April – 1 May 2017

Allergy Awareness Week is observed annually by Allergy UK to draw attention and raise awareness about the common issues faced by allergy victims.

During the week, the representatives of Allergy UK run various events and raise awareness of the things people are affected by different types of allergies.

• One in four Brits suffer from allergies induced by common factors such as pollen, dust, moulds, pet dander and pollutants
• People are six times more likely to use an over-the-counter medicines than finding a home remedy
• Nearly 26% of people with allergies do not know how to stay away from allergens in the home
• Approximately 15% confess that they do not clean or change their bedsheets adhered with dust for more than three months, which is the potential cause of allergy

Spring has finally arrived and that means allergy season has kicked off. Pollen is one of the most common factors responsible for causing allergy during spring.

One in ten people take precautionary measures to reduce the levels of certain allergens in their home, which include washing clothes regularly, using air filters or humidifiers, etc.

Many people woke up with itching or skin rashes that they could not explain the exact cause, while some thought that clothing, towel or bed linen made them have those rashes. Here, dust or dust mites could be the reason behind allergy.

Avoiding allergen is probably the best way to prevent any kind of allergy. You can reduce spending time outdoors when the pollen count is relatively high. Use special anti-allergy appliances that help you combat allergens such as pet dander, dust mites, mould and pollen.

Additionally, you can use Haymax Hayfever Organic Drug-free Balm to prevent the pollen from entering your nasal passages. Make sure you wash your clothes, bed linen, bedsheets and pillows on a regular basis to keep them away from dust mites.

This Allergy Awareness Week, Pharmacy Outlet encourages people to take preventive measures in order to stay away from allergy.