Allergic Rhinitis
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Understanding Allergic Rhinitis — Your GP's Guide
Allergic rhinitis, often called hay fever when triggered by pollen, causes sneezing, a blocked or runny nose and itchy eyes. It can be seasonal or year-round and affects around one in four people in the UK.
A Doctor's Guide to Managing Allergic Rhinitis
Comprehensive Treatment & Prevention for Hay Fever and Allergies
What is allergic rhinitis?
It is an inflammatory response of the nasal lining to allergens such as pollen, house dust mites, animal dander or mould spores.
When to seek medical advice
Speak to a pharmacist if symptoms are mild. See a GP if symptoms are severe, persistent, disrupting sleep or schoolwork, or not improving with over-the-counter treatments.
Available treatments
Non-drowsy antihistamines like cetirizine, loratadine and fexofenadine are first-line. Steroid nasal sprays such as fluticasone or mometasone reduce inflammation. Combination sprays and immunotherapy are options for severe cases.
What to expect
Antihistamines work within an hour. Steroid nasal sprays need daily use for one to two weeks before reaching full effect, so start before the season begins.
Self-care
Check pollen forecasts, keep windows shut when pollen is high, shower and change clothes after being outdoors, use a saline nasal rinse and wash bedding regularly.