What Are Some Common Symptoms of Hay Fever?

Hay fever, aka allergic rhinitis, is a common respiratory condition with similar symptoms to a cold. A person with hay fever is allergic to certain airborne substances, such as pollen. The time of year that hay fever happens will depend on what substances trigger a person’s particular allergies.

Hay fever is actually the fifth most common disease in the UK.

Some people require treatment such as over-the counter medication and/or home remedies because their symptoms make it difficult to complete their daily tasks. These treatments may not eliminate symptoms, but they can reduce their impact.

Common Symptoms of Hay Fever

Learn about the most common hay fever symptoms and how to treat them to get rid of irritating symptoms fast!

SYMPTOMS

Hay fever is commonly, but not always, triggered by seasonal pollen. However, other allergens can include dust mites, pet dander, mould, smoke, and many others.

Common symptoms include:

●     sneezing

●     watery eyes

●     itchy throat

●     a blocked, itchy, or runny nose

Severe symptoms may include:

●     sweats

●     headaches

●     loss of smell and taste

●     facial pain caused by blocked sinuses

●     itching in the throat, nose, and ears

●     fatigue

●     irritability

●     insomnia

People who suffer from asthma also may experience more severe symptoms of breathlessness and wheezing when hay fever symptoms are intense.

OTC Medication Treatment

It’s not possible to prevent developing allergies, but you can manage allergies.

Medications

·         Antihistamine sprays or tablets:

·         Eye drops

·         Nasal Spray Corticosteroids

·         Oral corticosteroids

·         Immunotherapy

Here’s a roundup of the best OTC Best Hay Fever Tablets for the entire family.

OUR TOP PICKS

Overall Best Hay Fever Tablets in the UK: Allegra Antihistamine Tablets

Prescription-Strength Best Allergy Tablets in the UK: Zyrtec Allergy Medicine Tablets

Best Hay Fever Tablets for Kids: Zyrtec 24 Hr Children’s Allergy Syrup

Best Non-Drowsy: Claritin 24-Hour Allergy Reditabs

Best Nasal Spray: Nasacort Allergy 24-Hour Nasal Spray

Best All-Day Relief: Good Sense All Day Allergy

Best Eye Drops: Alcon Naphcon Eye Drops

Best Natural: Genexa Allergy Care

Best for Nighttime: Benadryl Allergy Relief Tablets

Best for Pet Allergies: Xyzal Allergy Tablet

If you suffer from allergies, visit our Pearl Chemist Group Online Pharmacy to select from a wide variety of hay fever treatments. Or visit PCG at any of our branch locations in South London to shop for your allergy and hay fever medication and treatments.

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