Hay fever is the most common allergic illness, and the number of people with the familiar symptoms of sneezing, runny
nose and sore eyes is increasing. Not all suffers are actually allergic to hay!
The first culprit of the year is tree pollen, in April and May. Grass pollen follows in June to early August. Finally
mould spores can cause a problem from July to early September.
Hay fever is cause by pollen grains, which can travel hundreds of miles in the upper atmosphere, ‘Poor air quality’ results
from wind-free stagnant air leaving large amounts of pollen to accumulate. Symptoms that last all year round are usually
due to the house dust mite.
Treatment available from the chemist includes decongestants to use initially, then antihistamines (some of which are
non-sedative). Prescription-only treatments include steroid sprays for nasal systems and eye drops for watery eyes. Where
all these treatments have failed, a slow release steroid injection is available, which usually lasts six weeks. However
this is not used as a first resort. For more information speak to your local chemist or doctor for advice.
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