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Acupuncture, Homeopathy And Herbal Medicine
Acupuncture, homeopathy and herbal medicines can all provide alternative relief of hay fever symptoms-whether that is alone or in conjunction with drug based treatments....
Antihistamine Tablets Or Nasal Sprays
Antihistamines block the release of the chemical histamine, which is released during an allergic reaction. Both tablets and sprays can help to relieve your hay fever…...
Anti-inflammatory Nasal Sprays And Drops
Anti-inflammatory nasal sprays and drops work by a similar mechanism to your body's natural anti-inflammatory, cortisol, to rapidly treat your hay fever symptoms....
Decongestant Sprays
Decongestant sprays are rapid acting, effective hay fever treatments for clearing a blocked nose but they can cause a rebound effect. Thus, care must be exercised....
Hay Fever and the Hygiene Theory
The hygiene theory suggests that allergies such as hay fever occur because improved hygiene in developed nations has resulted in less exposure to microbes that 'prime'…...
Hayfever Eye Care
It may be possible to lessen the severity of your hayfever symptoms by taking some basic steps towards maintaining good eye care in general....
Immunotherapy: Allergy Shots
A summary of what immunotherapy injections can offer to hayfever sufferers including the risks and benefits of desensitisation....
Leukotriene Receptor Antagonists
Leukotriene receptor antagonists work to treat hay fever symptoms by blocking leukotriene receptors, which relieves the effect of leukotrienes on the body. Speak with…...
On The Spot Relief: Alternative Treatments
Natural treatments such as balms, nasal sprays and homeopathic remedies can all help to ease your hay fever symptoms, often with fewer side effects. Try some of the…...
Starting Treatment Early
Early hay fever treatment is important to minimize the risk of complications and to prevent symptoms from worsening. By treating symptoms early on, you will experience…...
Steroid Injections
A summary of the use of steroid injections, principally triamcinolone, to combat the symptoms of hayfever....
Steroid Nasal Sprays And Drops
A summary of the uses of nasal steroid drops and sprays to reduce the symptoms of hayfever, plus a description of the most efficient methods of application...
Treating Hay Fever with Eye Drops
Irritated, bloodshot eyes can occur as a symptom of hay fever, leading to pain and social distress. Antihistamine, antiallergy or generalized eye drops can all provide…...
Treating Hay Fever With Plant Extracts
Not everyone with hay fever can tolerate medications such as antihistamines. Fortunately, research shows that a specific plant extract may be just as effective, with…...