Five things which can help your hay fever

Hay fever, also known as allergic rhinitis is an inflammation of the nasal cavities and nasal mucosa, it usually occurs when your immune system is oversensitive to one or many allergens like pollen, animal fur or dust mites. Hay fever is very common and usually occurs at a specific time of the year that's why it is also known as seasonal allergies. Another type of hay fever is called perennial rhinitis, in which the symptoms occur throughout the year and the allergic reaction is usually triggered by some indoor irritant like dust or animal fur.

Hay Fever Symptoms and Treatment

Symptoms of hay fever are quite similar to that of the common cold and include:

·         Runny nose

·         Sneezing

·         Coughing

·         Itchy eyes and throat

·         Allergic conjunctivitis (red and watery eyes)

·         Headaches and blocked sinuses

There is no cure for hay fever although several treatments are available that will help you control your allergies. The majority of allergy medications are easily available in any pharmacy without any doctor's prescription. But it is better to consult a healthcare professional before you start any sort of treatments.

Foods That Relieve Hay Fever Symptoms

There are certain foods that can help alleviate your hay fever symptoms naturally especially if you don’t want to take medications. Here is a list of foods you can try:

·         Ginger is a natural anti-inflammatory ingredient that can help you reduce swelling and inflammation in your throat, eyes and nasal cavities.

·         Citrus fruits contain loads of vitamin C which can help reduce inflammation of the upper respiratory tract caused by either allergic rhinitis or common colds.

·         Salmon and fatty fishes contain omega-3-fatty acids which are known for improving resistance against allergic responses.

·         Turmeric is famous for its anti-inflammatory properties and it is more convenient than any other food used for the treatment of hay fever as it can be utilized in several ways. You can add it to your daily cooking, take it in the form of pills or in your evening tea.

How to Stop Hay Fever Immediately?

Try following safety measures if you want your hay fever symptoms to go away immediately:

·         To prevent pollen from getting into your nose, put a layer of Vaseline around your nostrils

·         When outside wear sunglasses to avoid any irritants from getting in your eyes.

·         Shower and change your clothes immediately after coming home from the outside.

Best Anti-Allergic Tablets

You can buy the best tablets for the treatment of allergies from Pearl Chemist at the most reasonable prices. Get in touch with our pharmacist to get a suitable allergy and hay fever medication for yourself.