TL;DR: Start a daily non-drowsy antihistamine before the pollen peaks, add a steroid nasal spray for blocked noses, and see a pharmacist if symptoms don’t improve.
What causes hay fever?
Hay fever is an allergic reaction to pollen, usually from March to September in the UK.
Treatment options
- Antihistamine tablets (cetirizine, loratadine)
- Steroid nasal sprays (beclometasone)
- Antihistamine eye drops
When to speak to a pharmacist or GP
If over-the-counter treatments are not working, or you have asthma symptoms, speak to a pharmacist or GP.
Revizuit medical de A. Patel MPharmScris de PilMarket Pharmacy Team. Acest ghid oferă informații generale și nu înlocuiește sfatul farmacistului sau al medicului de familie.
Întrebări frecvente
Întrebări frecvente
Cetirizine and loratadine are generally non-drowsy for most people.