7 hay fever myths busted - plus how to get game-changing NHS immunotherapy
The evenings are lighter, the days are warmer and we’re increasingly leaving the house without our coats. But the onset of summer isn’t necessarily good news for everyone.
It’s actually a common allergic condition caused by pollen – the fine powder released by plants as part of their reproductive systems. The proteins in pollen are what cause irritation to the nose, eyes, throat and sinuses. ‘Symptoms ruin my life – but products aren’t working’ About 10% of hay fever sufferers don’t respond to antihistamines or nasal steroids. For them, a desensitisation programme using allergen injections or immunotherapy may work as these gradually increase resistance to pollen.
Tablets containing fexofenadine, such as Allevia and Telfast, were previously prescription-only but are now available over the counter, with hay fever sufferers reporting relief where other drugs have failed.
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