Hay Fever Treatment

Hay fever is caused by an allergic reaction to pollen, the body reacts by making specific antibodies. The majority of people are allergic to grass pollen, so will experience their worst symptoms between May and June; tree pollen affects people between March and May; while others are affected by weed and mould pollens in the autumn.One in four people struggle against hay fever during the arrival of warmer weather. Many people manage hay fever symptoms by taking over-the-counter antihistamine drops or tablets and using a nasal spray.

If you suffer from hay fever you’ll experience a range of symptoms including:
 ● Sneezing
● Blocked or runny nose
● Itchy or watery eyes
● Blocked sinuses, headaches and migraines
● Wheezing and shortness of breath
● Fatigue
Some of these symptoms may be managed with medication and some severe cases might need relief from our Hay Fever Treatment Service

Hay fever or allergic Rhinitis is an allergy to pollen or even dust and mould. According to Allergy UK, hay fever affects about 20% of the population. If you have a family history of asthma or eczema, you are most likely to also have hay fever.There are a number of hay fever treatments, which can help with your day-to-day symptoms. The most effective way to treat hay fever is a mixture of antihistamines, nasal sprays and eye drops. All of these products help to provide all-day relief from hay fever symptoms.
Please note the doctor will determine whether you are eligible for treatment for severe symptoms of hay fever.
Our Hay Fever treatment is only administered to individuals who suffer with:
 ● Severe Hay Fever symptoms despite trying common treatments
● AND the Doctor deems it is appropriate and safe to do so.
● The standard dose administered is 40mg once for 3 months.

Kenalog is a steroid injection and it is not an antihistamine. Steroids are a powerful anti-inflammatory medication that helps suppress the body’s immune response when it overreacts to allergens or inflammation. Kenalog injections can be beneficial when other treatments such as oral antihistamines, nasal sprays and eye drops have failed.

For most of our patients one dose is enough to keep symptoms at bay for the entire hay fever season, however in some small number of patients a second dose may be required during the same season.