The development of trees and plants at the start of summer, together with general dust from pollution and the dry weather, causes the build up of pollen and the release of histamines.
Patients suffer from sneezing, runny, blocked noses and itchy eyes, are treated with antihistamine and nose sprays.
Patients can reduce their discomfort by showering when returning into the home from the garden. Close the windows near traffic areas at night to stop pollen coming into the home.
In the case of severe suffering from hayfever, patients can purchase an air purifier to clear all pollen and antigens before bedtime.
Wearing sunglasses to protect your eyes but wash the sunglasses on a regular basis. .
PARKS MEDICAL SUPPLIES stocks the following medication for allergies:
- LORATIDINE 10mg Tablets or Syrup – For children over 6 years old and adults.
- CETIRIZINE 10mg Tablets – For children over 12 years old and adults.
- PIRITEZE (cetirizine) Liquid – For children over 6 years old.
- BENADRYL (Acrivastine 8mg) Capsules – For children over 12 years old.
Nasal Medication for Allergies:
- PIRINASE Nasal Spray Fluticasone 50mcg/dose – Steroid Adult Nasal Spray
- PREVALIN ALLERGY KIDS Natural homeopathic Bentomite nasal spray. For over 6 years old.
- PREVALIN ALLERGY PLUS Natural thioxotropic formula. Use as soon as allergy symptoms begin. Both are drug and steroid free non drowsy medication and can be used by athletes, pregnant and breast feeding mums.
- STERIMAR Hayfever nasal wash – Natural sea water. Multiple types of Sterimar are available.
