Tips to help your Hayfever -

With hayfever season underway, you might notice your symptoms start to act up. You don’t have to put up with them. There are many hayfever relief treatments available that can help and we here in Drinagh Pharmacy can help you pick out the best ones for you and your family.

From tablets and eye drops to nasal sprays and allergy creams, there are a range of options to choose from. You may need more than one treatment to manage multiple symptoms, for example eye drops and a nasal spray.

CHOOSING THE RIGHT HAYFEVER RELIEF:

Generally, it’s best to start treating hay fever with a tablet. Check with your pharmacist which one would suit you and build on that to obtain the best relief.

If you experience multiple hayfever symptoms, you might find you need more than one hayfever treatment to help relieve your symptoms. You could try:

One a day tablets for everyday relief: If you regularly get allergies, why not try taking allergy tablets daily to help prevent allergy symptoms occurring. For example Cetrine (contains cetirizine) or Telfast (contains fexofenadine hydrochloride)

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Eye drops for dry and itchy eyes: If one of your symptoms is dry or itchy eyes, try eye drops. They can help soothe and relieve your symptoms. Why not try Hylo Dual/ Opticrom Allergy Eye Drops (contains sodium cromoglycate) – for the relief and treatment of the eye symptoms of hay fever.

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Nasal sprays for runny noses: If you find your allergies mainly affect your nose, try using nasal sprays which can help control runny nose and prevent sneezing. Why not try Flixonase (contains fluticasone)

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Hay Band - Hayfever Prevention: The beauty of the Hayband is that it can be used by anyone, even children. It is completely natural, drug-free and has no side effects. Hay Band has been developed by leading acupuncturists. This unique product exerts a small amount of pressure on the arm at a point where energy can be pulled away from the head and has had known effects on the immune system to help other causes such as headaches, runny noses and dry eyes.

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WHAT IF I’M PREGNANT OR BREASTFEEDING?

There are still products available to help. Talk to our pharmacist here about Prevalin Spray and Saline Sprays. These natural products are safe to use and will help alleviate symptoms.

TOP TIPS TO REDUCE YOUR EXPOSURE TO POLLEN:

When the pollen count is high, try to stay indoors and keep your windows and doors shut
Try putting a smear of Vaseline around your nostrils to trap the pollen
Wear wrap around sunglasses to protect your eyes
It’s best to shower and change your clothes after you’ve been outside to wash any pollen off and avoid walking in freshly cut grass areas
Avoid hanging clothes on the line, dry indoors if possible. This will avoid circulating pollen falling on clothes and being brought back into the home
You could try pollen filters in your car’s air vents and have them changed every time your car is serviced
A humidifier in your room may help to reduce airborne pollen and dust
Consider reducing exposure to cigarette smoke, it can worsen hay fever symptoms