Doctor explains HAY FEVER SYMPTOMS AND TREATMENT (Allergic Rhinitis)

In this video Doctor O'Donovan explains what hay fever (allergic rhinitis) is, symptoms of hay fever, and treatment options for hay fever.

Hay fever is usually worse between late March and September, especially when it's warm, humid and windy. This is when the pollen count is at its highest.

-- What are the symptoms of hay fever?

• sneezing and coughing
• a runny or blocked nose
• itchy, red or watery eyes
• itchy throat, mouth, nose and ears
• loss of smell
• pain around your temples and forehead
• headache
• earache
• feeling tired

Treatment options for hay fever include...

Speak to your pharmacist if you have hay fever. They can give advice and suggest the best treatments, like antihistamine drops, tablets or nasal sprays. If these don't work a doctor might prescribe a steroid nasal spray.

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In the video we cover:

00:00 - Introduction
00:33 - Symptoms of hayfever
01:14 - Self-help measures
01:53 - Things to avoid
02:30 - Medical treatments
03:43 - Conclusions

Further information:

NHS website (UK): https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/hay-fever/

Cleveland clinic (USA): https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health...

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