HAYFEVER

If you suffer from Hayfever and you know that your symptoms are due to this, it is safe and much more convenient to be treated without coming to see a doctor. You can simply fill out this online assessment form and receive treatment and advice for Hayfever from our clinician.

HAYFEVER TREATMENT: 

Your choice of all 3 treatment options. 1) Cetirizine 30 tab or Loratadine 30 tab  2) Flixonase Nasal Spray 1 box 3) Patanol Eye Drop 1 box and phone advice from our clinician. To purchase this at your local pharmacy, will cost you on average 50 dollars. 

IS THIS RIGHT FOR ME?:

Anyone aged over 12 years who has been diagnosed with hayfever before can get medication to relieve their symptoms. Classic symptoms of hay fever include nasal congestion, sneezing, itchy nose throat eyes and/or ears.

HOW IT WORKS

1. ANSWER SIMPLE QUESTIONS

2. SPEAK WITH CLINICIAN

3. RECEIVE TREATMENT

WHAT TO KNOW ABOUT HAYFEVER

Hay fever (also called allergic rhinitis/conjunctivitis) is a common allergic condition. Hay fever symptoms are often triggered by exposure to allergens in the air such as pollen or animal dander. When these allergens come into contact with wet body surfaces (such as your nose, eyes or mouth) hayfever sufferers’ bodies  sees it as a harmful foreign invader and release chemicals (such as histamine) to stop it’s entrance. Histamine causes inflammation, itchiness, redness and sneezing.

Although not a serous medical condition, hayfever can have a negative impact on peoples lives and make sleeping and going about your daily business hard. Luckily, hayfever can be easily managed with the proper treatments.

FAQ

What is Hayfever?
  • Hay fever (also called allergic rhinitis) is a common allergic condition. Hay fever symptoms are often triggered by exposure to allergens in the air such as pollen or animal dander. When these allergens come into contact with wet body surfaces (such as your nose, eyes or mouth) hayfever sufferers’ bodies release chemicals (such as histamine) in reaction to whit it sees as a foreign invader. Histamine causes inflammation, itchiness, redness and sneezing.
    Although not a serous medical condition, hayfever can have a negative impact on peoples lives and make sleeping and going about your daily business hard. Luckily, hayfever can be easily managed with the proper treatments.
What symptoms might I have if I have Hayfever?
  • People suffering from hay fever often have itchy eyes, nose throat and ears; nasal congestion and sneezing.
  • If you have a fever; green or blood-stained nasal discharge; wheeze or breathlessness; lip or tongue swelling; or pain then it is likely you are suffering from something other than hayfever and should seek medical attention.
How can I minimise hayfever?

⦁ Avoid exposure to known allergens
⦁ Shower and wash your hair after being outdoors with allergens
⦁ Wear wrap-around sunglasses outside
⦁ Keep windows and doors closed in your car and home
⦁ Take appropriate treatments to relieve symptoms

How is hayfever treated?

Common treatments for hayfever are:
⦁ oral antihistamine tablets
⦁ nasal sprays
⦁ eye drops
Often a combination of these treatments is most effective for relieving symptoms.

What is Oral Allergy Syndrome?
  • Some Hayfever sufferer’s can develop itchiness in the mouth when certain raw fruits or nuts have been ingested, this is called Oral Allergy Syndrome. As it occurs in people with pollen allergy, oral allergy syndrome is also known as pollen-food syndrome
  • Grass pollen allergy may be associated with oral allergy syndrome to raw orange, kiwifruit, tomato, melon, watermelon, potato, and peanut.
  • Birch pollen allergy may be associated with oral allergy syndrome to raw apple, kiwifruit, tomato, nectarine, apricot, pear, plum, prune, cherry, carrot, celery, parsnip, potato, parsley, dill, coriander, green capsicum, peas, lentils, beans, peanut, hazelnut, walnut, almond, and sunflower seeds.
  • Ragweed pollen may be associated with oral allergy syndrome to raw banana, cucumber, courgette, melon, and sunflower seeds.