10/05/2026
Itβs time to arm up with the antihistamines and barrier balm. πͺPollen forecast is high today. Early mornings and early evenings are when the count is highest. Grab your sunglasses and baseball cap π§’
Preventive Medication:
Take antihistamines, nasal sprays, or eye drops before going outside, prior to symptoms.
Create Barriers:
Apply a small amount of Vaseline or barrier balm inside your nostrils to trap pollen.
Nasal Steroid Sprays: Reduce inflammation in the nose and are highly effective for congestion.
Saline Nasal Rinses: Help clear allergens from the nose.
Call in for advice on what will help you and if needed our pharmacists can treat allergic rhinitis. No GP appointment needed.
Allergic rhinitis often causes symptoms that resemble a cold but are not caused by a virus.
Allergic rhinitis (hay fever) is an inflammatory nasal condition caused by an immune response to allergens
Key symptoms include:
Sneezing: Often frequent and sudden.
Nasal Symptoms: Runny or blocked nose (congestion) and itchy nose.
Eye Issues: Watery, itchy, or red eyes.
Throat/Ear Irritation: Itchy throat, mouth, or inner ears, and sometimes a postnasal drip.
General Malaise: Fatigue, poor sleep, headaches, and facial pressure.
Donβt let allergies get in your way of enjoying the nice weather βοΈπΆοΈ
