Allergic rhinitis, also known as hay fever, is a type of inflammation in the nose which occurs when the immune system overreacts to allergens in the air. Chana Chemist in Southall & Ealing offers private prescription Service for Hay Fever Treatment in Southall and Ealing area. Call Chana Chemist today on 0208 571 2399.
In this blog post, we look at What hay fever is, its symptoms, what causes hay fever and its treatments.
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Hay fever symptoms
Signs and symptoms include a runny or stuffy nose, sneezing, red, itchy, and watery eyes, and swelling around the eyes, loss of smell, feeling tired, earache, headache and pain around your temples and forehead
If you have asthma, you might also:
- have a tight feeling in your chest
- be short of breath
- wheeze and cough
Hay fever will last for weeks or months, unlike a cold, which usually goes away after 1 to 2 weeks.
Hay fever causes
It is caused when the body makes allergic antibodies (IgE) to certain substances, such as pollen, house dust mites or mould, which are known as allergens.
Grass pollen is the most common allergen (May to July), but tree (February to June) and weed (June to September) pollens can also cause the allergic reaction we know as hay fever. In perennial allergic rhinitis the symptoms continue all year round and usually relate to indoor allergens, such as house dust mites, pets, including birds, or moulds.
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Hay Fever treatment
Here are some of the many treatments available to help you find relief. If you need any further advice speak to a member of pharmacy team at Chana Chemist, they’ll be happy to help.
Fexofenadine - Telfast (fexofenadine) is a prescription medication for fast, non drowsy relief of the symptoms of Hay Fever allergies.
Telfast - Telfast (fexofenadine) is a prescription medication for fast, non drowsy relief of the symptoms of Hay Fever allergies. Telfast 120mg tablets contain the active ingredient fexofenadine hydrochloride (HCl), which is a type of medicine called a non-sedating antihistamine.
Other lifestyle changes include:
- keeping windows closed to prevent pollen from coming in
- wearing sunglasses to cover your eyes when you’re outdoors
- using a dehumidifier to control mould
- washing hands after petting animals or interacting with them in an airy space
To relieve congestion, try using a neti pot or saline sprays. These options can also reduce postnasal drip, which contributes to sore throats.
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