Upton Group Practice

Hay Fever

Hay Fever is an allergic reaction to tree and grass pollens or mould spores in the air and can occur from April through to September.  A summer cold which refuses to go away, may in fact be Hay Fever.

Symptoms include sneezing, runny nose, watery and itchy eyes, and are often worse when the pollen count is high.  If these symptoms are present all year round they are likely to be caused by house dust mites or the family cat or dog. 

Hay Fever can be treated with various antihistamine tablets, nasal sprays and eye drops, which are available without a prescription.  Some antihistamines can make you feel drowsy, so take care if you need to drive, or are taking exams.  Your pharmacist will help you select the products suitable for your needs.

See your doctor if:-

¨    you are suffering from Hay Fever symptoms for the first time

¨    the over-the-counter medication does not control your symptoms

¨    hay fever is accompanied by tightness of the chest, wheezing, coughing or shortness of breath

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Last modified: 30/01/2012