Hay Fever Injection
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What is Hay Fever
What triggers hay fever?
First antibodies are made that are directed towards a particular allergen that binds to specific cells of the body. If the cells come into contact with the allergen again, they respond by releasing substances like histamine.
Following substances are responsible for the allergic reactions seen in hay fever.
- Environmental factors such as air pollution and cigarette smoking also make allergies more likely.
- Outdoor allergens like pollen from trees, weeds, and grass and mold spores.
- Indoor allergens like pet hair, dust mites, and mold.
How do I know I have Hay Fever?
Allergic symptoms arise due to the body’s over-reaction to a particular allergen. Symptoms are seen mostly in the spring and summer seasons.
There is a runny nose or a stuffy nose. If symptoms are more severe, the person feels weak and tired and may also have difficulty breathing. This is because of poor quality of sleep due to nasal obstruction. Sometimes, there are symptoms of watery red, itchy eyes, the eyelids are swollen, for which the medical term is allergic rhinoconjunctivitis. Other asthma-like symptoms like coughing, wheezing and shortness of breath can develop. People with hay fever don’t have a fever.
How can the doctor confirm the diagnosis?
Consult an allergist to help you find relief from your symptoms.
The allergist takes a detailed history, the home, and work environments, if you have a pet at home, your family’s medical history, and the frequency and severity of your symptoms.
A skin test (either prick or scratch test, or intradermal test) where small amounts of suspected allergens are introduced into the skin can be done. It is the easiest, most sensitive, and least expensive method to identify allergens.
What are the treatment options for a person with Hay Fever?
Avoidance of Outdoor exposure:
- Stay indoors as much as possible during the spring or summer seasons where pollen counts are at their peak.
- Avoid window fans, wear sunglasses to avoid pollen into your eyes.
- Avoid rubbing eyes or hanging clothes outdoors which can make your symptoms worse
Avoidance of Indoor exposure:
- Keep humidity of your home low with cleaning done regularly
- Reduce exposure to dust mites.
- Keep windows closed with regular cleaning of the air conditioning unit.
- Reduce exposure to pets
Medications
If symptoms can’t be controlled by avoidance alone, certain medications are recommended to reduce the symptoms
- Intranasal corticosteroids
They significantly reduce nasal congestion, sneezing, itching, and a runny nose.
- Antihistamines
They counter the effects of histamine which is responsible for causing the symptoms.
- Decongestants: oral or nasal sprays.
- Immunotherapy: in those who do not respond well to treatment with medications or experience side-effects from them.
- Eye drops: to treat eye allergies.
- Intramuscular steroids
Intramuscular steroid is given in the buttocks in cases of severe hay fever.
Where can I get treated?
The injection is available in Renew Skin and Health Clinic in Lemington Spa. It is run by full-time qualified doctors. It is available as a 40 mg injection that covers the symptoms for upto 3 months. Interested clients can call or Whats app the clinic on +44 1926 422 454. The cost for the injection is currently £95 only.
Are there any serious side-effects?
Treatment can cause side-effects like raised blood pressure, water retention, skin rashes, and muscle weakness. Other effects like breathing difficulties, abdominal pain, insomnia, and taste disturbance can occur. Despite these side-effects, these injections help many people with their symptoms of severe hay fever for the entire season, either by providing relief from the symptoms or by reducing them.
Disclaimer: Hay Fever treatment varies from person to person.
How Renew Clinic can help you?
Renew Skin and Health Clinic is especially necessary to the public since very few other medical institutions in the country treat these rather delicate medical issues. We emphasize not only the effectiveness of the medical treatment we offer but also the importance of comfort and the general wellbeing of the patient.
We always take great care to offer treatments that offer the best results. Our trained and certified medical staff are prepared to provide proper medical treatment and to address various skin blemishes you may have.
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