​What is hay fever?

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Hay fever (also known as allergic rhinitis) is an allergic condition where the body reacts to specific pollen antigens resulting in regular allergic symptoms for a period of time. Around 42% of the population suffer from hay fever symptoms to varying degrees.  The symptoms can be similar to that of a cold which can sometimes cause confusion for people but unlike a cold hay fever is not caused by a virus.  Hay fever symptoms can also last weeks changing in severity and you do not usually develop a 'fever' as you do with a viral cold.Typical symptoms of hay fever include:

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• Runny / congested nose

• Sneezing

• Itchy roof of mouth, throat or nose

• Headache or pain around head

• Fatigue

• Red, watery & itchy eyes

• Loss of smell

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Severity of symptoms can vary per individual and symptoms can occur at any age. Hay fever can also disappear from an individuals life at any time so it is crucial that the individual is currently having symptoms before considering further treatment.  There are many preventative and current over the counter measures you can currently choose from:

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Current measures:

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• Understanding which pollen you are allergic too and staying indoors during high pollen count

• Placing vaseline up your nose to line nasal passage

• Wearing sunglasses outdoors

• Keeping windows and doors closed when indoors

• Shower and change clothes after being outdoors

• Using a pollen filter in car and vacuum regularly in the house

• Do not dry clothes outdoors

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Current treatments include:

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• Over the counter (OTC) antihistamine medication

• OTC Steroid and non-steroidal nasal sprays

• Prescription inhalers

• OTC and prescription based eye drops

• Prescription steroid medication and non-steroidal based medication

• Specialist immunotherapy treatments

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Hayfever treatment:

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At 'The Aesthetics Club' we have specific treatments that we can provide after undergoing a consultation with our practitioner.  Our hayfever treatments are effective and can provide significant relief for up up to eight weeks which can see you through the severe season.

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Price: £89

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