Is your spring and summer ruined by watery, red and itchy eyes or sneezing and a running nose? It may be that you are suffering with hayfever. We can provide you with treatments to help you enjoy the good weather as much as your friends and family. If you also have asthma is it important to talk with your GP about your medication as hayfever can make your asthma worse.
Just ask any of our pharmacists for their expert opinion on treatments including antihistamine tablets, nasal sprays and eye drops.
Prevention advice
We know how important privacy and confidentiality is. So, when we talk to you about your medicines we make sure it is in a private area, where you have the full attention of the pharmacist. You and your GP will receive a record of the action plan – so that your medical notes can be kept up to date.
- Avoid cut grass
- Wraparound sunglasses
- Shower and put on some fresh clothes after being outdoors
- When the pollen count is high (over 50) stay indoors
- Closed windows and doors when at home or work
- Close windows and sunroofs when travelling by car
- Change your car’s air filter regularly
- Don’t place fresh flowers in the home
- Regularly use a vacuum a HEPA filter.
- Use a wet cloth rather than a dry one to dust
- Keep pets outside and wash regularly
- Keep away from smoke
