Bad Hay Fever

fender

I have it very bad this year.

Does anyone have any tips for easing the symptoms?

Thanks.

marybishop

I get HF in May/June (grass pollen). I have to hit it three-ways - tablets, nasal spray and eye drops. If I just use one or two out of the three it doesn't work. Best to get advice from your GP.

dmg24

I'm the same as marybishop, plus an inhaler and steriods (yes, I rattle!).

It does seem very early for hay fever. You really need to see your doctor to eliminate the myriad of things that it could be.

looby-loo_2

My husband suffers and has already started. It does seem very early but the GP confirmed it when he went for something else. He has the nose spray and tablets. It only goes properly when we go to Scotland.

dmg24

looby-loo wrote: »

My husband suffers and has already started. It does seem very early but the GP confirmed it when he went for something else. He has the nose spray and tablets. It only goes properly when we go to Scotland.

I've always fancied living in Scotland ... one more pro to add to my list! x

marybishop

Apparently according to the GP on BBC Breakfast yesterday HF is caused by tree pollen at the mo (I think she said birch) and it does appear to be starting earlier. Also it can start at any age!

noonesperfect

You could try moving to Scotland or Wales, part of Northern England or Cornwall! :rotfl:
Are you affected by an itchy mouth if you eat apples or stone fruits? If so you may have a birch tree allergy, which is prevalent at this time of year.

Have a look at www.goodtoknow.co.uk and www.pollenuk.co.uk

autumnstar

I've yet to find anything that works - and I think I've tried most things (except for the injection you can have - and that's mainly down to the fact that I can never get a Drs appointment). I am allergic to trees and grass so I have hayfever most of the year - plus I have asthma so at times I really struggle to breathe. I've even tried herbalism, homeopathy and acupuncture and they haven't worked either.

harryharp

Lloyds Pharmacy have their version of the 'Medinose' on offer again. I've just started a thread about it on 'Grabbit'!
http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/showthread.html?t=862191

Sweets2

noonesperfect - your comment about fruits relating to silver birch is a total revelation! it had never occurred to me to make that connection before and I've been able to find out loads now. Have a big THANKS!

Toothsmith

dmg24 wrote: »

I've always fancied living in Scotland ... one more pro to add to my list! x

Yeah - but the midges eat you alive!!!