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Hay fever: the 'misery' season
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Topical (locally applied) antihistamines These may be in the form of aerosol sprays or pump-action sprays (the latter is often the best form for children) and are particularly effective in producing rapid relief of itching, sneezing and nasal discharge. They do not have any effect on nasal blocking. Special 'anti-allergens' These are chemicals usually administered as nose drops or as a nasal spray and are particularly effective in children - especially when used three times a day. Eye drops are also available. Topical (locally applied) steroids The use of intranasal topical steroid nasal sprays has been a significant advance in the treatment of hay fever. Decongestant sprays and drops These should only be used with caution and for short periods because overuse can cause worsening problems. Always seek advice first. Desensitisation or immunotherapy This is a type of immunisation where a doctor injects a tiny amount of the things that cause the allergies. This type of treatment lost favour in the 1980s in the UK, when the Committee on Safety of Medicines drew attention to serious reactions associated with the treatment. It is, however, very effective - and the position of immunotherapy is now being re-evaluated.Hay fever and diet
One of the most recent theories suggests that what you eat can significantly affect hay fever. A spokesman for the Research Council for Complementary Medicine has apparently found that in nearly 40 years of practice, diet has played a very important role in the management of hay fever. It has also been noted that hay fever is on the increase in cities.
One of the most recent theories suggests that what you eat can significantly affect hay fever. A spokesman for the Research Council for Complementary Medicine has apparently found that in nearly 40 years of practice, diet has played a very important role in the management of hay fever. It has also been noted that hay fever is on the increase in cities.
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