- Pharmacy & Clinic address: 154 Chiswick High Rd, Chiswick London W4 1PR
- Pharmacy & Clinic address: 154 Chiswick High Rd, Chiswick London W4 1PR
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Hayfever
What is Hay Fever?
Hayfever, also known as allergic rhinitis, is characterized by cold-like symptoms such as an itchy and runny nose, congestion, and sneezing.
It is a common myth that viral infection causes hay fever, but hay fever is the consequence of autoimmune response of the body against the pollen, which results in these cold-like symptoms.
Symptoms of Hay Fever
Following are the common symptoms
- Itchy or runny nose
- Continuous sneezing
- Lethargy
- Headache
- Loss of sensations
- Irritation and itching around the ear, nose, and throat
- Congestion and nasal obstruction
Visit your doctor if these symptoms get worsen.
Causes of Hay Fever
The leading cause of hay fever is pollen. Pollen isn’t a harmful substance, but in the case of hay fever, your body recognizes the pollen as a harmful substance and starts its defence mechanism.
The defence mechanism includes releasing histamines which then results in the symptoms of hay fever-like itchy nose and sneezing. The hay fever can be prevented by less exposure to the pollen.
Pollen Season in the UK
There are three types of the pollen, and among them, the grass pollen is the leading cause of Hay fever.
- Tree pollen occurs between the last days of the march to the mid of May, and approximately 25% of people who are allergic to the pollen get affected by tree pollen.
- Tree pollen is followed by the grass pollen, which is the most common cause of hay fever and grass pollen remains in the air from mid-may to July.
- Weed pollen doesn’t follow any season but is released till late September.
Treatment of Hay Fever
If you are suffering from the Hay fever, then the following are some treatments to get the instant relief from the symptoms:
Steroid Nasal Sprays
Anti Histamines
Injection
We offer the following services in our walk-in clinic
- Sore throat : Phenoxymethylpenicillin/clarithromycin
- Ear infections: Otomize (antibiotic + steroid) ear spray
- Skin infections(impetigo): Fusicid acid (antibiotic) cream
- Urine infections: Nitrofurantoin antibiotics
- Acne: Treclin (antibiotic) cream
- Weight loss injection: Saxenda
- Hair Loss Propecia
- Cold sores- Aciclovir tablets
- Facial hair removal- Vaniqa
- Facial hair removal- Vaniqa
- Hay fever- Fexofenadine tablets
- Jet lag- Melatonin (Circadin) tablets
- Migraine- range of Triptans available
- Period delay- Norethisterone tablets
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