Hay Fever

Hay fever is with us again affecting up to a quarter of people in the UK, and up to 38% of teenagers. It is caused by an allergy to a particular pollen rather than to hay. Each pollen has it's own season, with grass, flower and tree pollens occurring at different times.

You can do a lot to control your hay fever symptoms, and by  understanding the cause of hay fever and using some treatments there is a lot you can do to ease your symptoms.

Treating hay fever is usually done with antihistamines, and then if the lining of the nose becomes swollen and blocked anti-allergy products are more effective. Decongestants can also help if the nose running a lot.

Complementary therapies are also popular and there is a choice of homeopathic, barrier or filters to choose from.

Read our hay fever information articles to understand hay fever and how to keep in under control.

Click here to see more information on Hay Fever Relief.

Author: Colin Winstanley