Hayfever - Remedies Needed

Hi,

Time of the year for most people…and I suffer really badly from hayfever. Is there anything I can do to reduce the symptoms? If at all possible, I would only use medication as a last result. Any ideas?

From experience does acupuncture really help people who have hayfever?

Would appreciate any information about the above issue

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Reply 1

Apparently eating locally produced honey can help.

Reply 2

h82think

The Daily Mail said "vodka"- unsure if it actually works

Reply 3

P_singh_J

Loratadine from tesco - 99p for 7 tablets, seems to work for me.

Reply 4

TheBellJar

Take a trip to your G.P where they'll prescribe you tablets and eye drops.

It's such a pain, I only developed hayfever 2 years ago but I forget about it after using the medicine.

Reply 5

Resit1

P_singh_J

Loratadine from tesco - 99p for 7 tablets, seems to work for me.

TIP: Go to the pharmacy counter, it's about 2:99 for 30. Bit cheaper plus you dont have to keep going back.

Reply 6

s43

TheBellJar

Take a trip to your G.P where they'll prescribe you tablets and eye drops.

It's such a pain, I only developed hayfever 2 years ago but I forget about it after using the medicine.

I already take tablets but prefer to try something herbal that is more effective. Any ideas anyone?

Reply 7

Beenybabe

ive heard of the local honey idea - my mum still hasnt got hold of some for me though, so im yet to try that out

if you get itchy eyes wearing glasses/sunglasses helps as they act as a barrier to pollen getting in your eyes

afraid i dont know about herbal remedies, ive had no trouble taking the tablets my GP prescribes, so ive stuck with them

Reply 8

RetiredAccount89

s43

I already take tablets but prefer to try something herbal that is more effective. Any ideas anyone?

silly billy

1) why would 'herbal' be any better for you?
2) if there is a 'herbal rememdy' better than a pill, where would be the advantage/profit in making the pill?

Reply 9

Martyn1989

Hayfever is horrible...I suffer from a lot of allergies in general that makes me sneeze/blow my nose practically all year round, but coupled with hayfever it can be crippling sometimes. Especially during exam time!

I take the regular hayfever tablets that has been prescribed to me, and I presume they are working. Although I am not sure because I have been taking them every day for years. I also tried taking honey...and I think it helps...although it can be quite hard to tell.

The nose spray is crap though, I sneeze more after I have taken it.

Reply 10

halfoflessthan50p

Cetirizine Hydrochloride FTW!!

Reply 11

Anonymous #1

I work in a pharmacy and we are always telling people that Hebral remedies are not always the best, in fact some herbal remedies can be dangerous for different people.

If a herbal remedy is what you wanted go and see your pharmacist, there they can check your symptoms and find the perfect remedy for you.

In the mean time here is some useful tips.

1. If possible stay inside between 5pm and 7pm when the pollen count is at its highest
2. Keep windows and doors closed
3. Wearing sunglasses reduces the amount of pollen that gets in your eyes
4.Using air conditioning remove pollen and other allergens from the air
5. Damp dust and vacuum your home to remove pollen
6. Check the pollen count on the weather
7. Avoid areas of high pollen concentration (long grass, lawn mowings)
8. Wash your hair after being outside
9. And as said before locally produced honey helps the immune system recognse pollen and reduce symptoms

And check at Boots website http://www.bootspharmacyteam.com/managehayfever.html

Reply 12

RetiredAccount89

additional 'trick' - put a little vaseline under your nostrils before going outside - it helps goo up some pollen particles so reduces the amount you breath in.
odd, but works apparently.

Reply 13

daniel_williams

jibwhipshas given some god examples there.

if it is hot in your room and you open the winodws. cover your bed with a Sheet... this stops the pillow and bedding getting covered in pollen which can get into your nose overnight.

its advisable to shower every evening not every morning. this will ensure that the pollen thats settled on you that day/evening will be washed off before you go to bed.

i've suffered terribly from hayfever and living on the outskirts of a town with a heathland about 100 meters from my front door my face ahs been known to swell up because its the grass pollen i'm allergic to.

i would suggest going to see a doctor and finding out exactly what pollens you are allergic to. i had to go to hospital for this test but it was well worth it. then were then able to perscribe me with more specific hayfever remedies. but i've ended up having an injection which lasts me all through the summer.

for the last 2 years i've not had any hayfever symptoms so can't really go on the most up to date information on it. but best advice is go see a doctor.

Reply 14

kiss-the-rain

Last year the only tablets that worked for me (and i've tried a lot) were..

Telfast 120mg .. Fexofenadine Hydrochloride tablets.

Prescribed by the doctors.

I've only just got my prescription yesterday, so i'll let you know if they work like next week if your still suffering. Definately worth at least trying them i reckon...

oh i didn't read the last resort bit... um try honey - like someone said. But seriously i recommend the meds.. no bad side effects or anything...

Reply 15

schmuall

The only way to 100% avoid hayfever is to stay indoors.

Failing that and keeping in mind that you want a natural remedy, Nasaleze is a white powder that you sniff. On the bottle it says "Natural hayfever & allergy prevention" so that should fit the bill.

Reply 16

RetiredAccount89

kiss-the-rain

Last year the only tablets that worked for me (and i've tried a lot) were..

Telfast 120mg .. Fexofenadine Hydrochloride tablets.

Prescribed by the doctors.

I've only just got my prescription yesterday, so i'll let you know if they work like next week if your still suffering. definitely worth at least trying them i reckon...

oh i didn't read the last resort bit... um try honey - like someone said. But seriously i recommend the meds.. no bad side effects or anything...

fexofenadine is rather hardcore.

its best to start off with something like loratadine first.
or certizine. bu thats a bit more drowsy-ific.

Reply 17

username47781

Tesco's tablets worked wonders for me, think they were like under a £1 as well.

Reply 18

TheBellJar

Jamie

additional 'trick' - put a little vaseline under your nostrils before going outside - it helps goo up some pollen particles so reduces the amount you breath in.
odd, but works apparently.

Yep that's a good one.
The pollen clings to your eyelashes and nostril hairs. So apply the Vaseline and then wash your eyes from time.