When Should I Start Taking Hay Fever Tablets

It's very unfortunate for allergy and hay fever sufferers that there is an entire season dedicated to hay fever! Hay fever season usually means months of never-ending sneezing, uncomfortable dry itchy eyes, a nagging dry cough, and, of course, the tell-tale stuffy nose. With hay fever symptoms that wreak havoc on our sinuses and exhaust our bodies, it can really put a damper on your spring and summertime fun.

The best thing you can do for yourself is to get on top of seasonal allergies such as hay fever as early as possible. That means that you should start taking hay fever tabletsbeforehay fever season starts and much before your allergy symptoms start to show.

Here is your handy guide on how to deal with hay fever symptoms this season and tips for the best time to start taking hay fever tablets.

What Causes Hay Fever?

Hay fever symptoms typically start immediately after an individual has been exposed to an allergen (indoors or outdoors) that triggers their specific allergies

Allergens that cause hay fever may include:

● Fungi or mould

● Pollen

● Dander or pet fur

● Dust mites

HOW TO MANAGE AND TREAT HAY FEVER SYMPTOMS

Luckily, hay fever is easily manageable with over-the-counter hay fever tablets. If you take antihistamine medication before seasonal pollen is in the air, you increase your chances of preventing hay fever symptoms from starting.

However, if you’ve already begun experiencing hay fever symptoms, you’ve most likely missed the prevention stage.

When hay fever season is upon you, you can buy allergy & hay fever tablets and other OTC allergy medications to quickly relieve and manage hay fever symptoms.

You can try:

· Antihistamines: Claritin, Altavert, Zyrtec, and Allegra

· Decongestants: Afrin nose spray and Sudafed tablets

· Eye drops

· Allergy shots (doctor prescribed)

When Should You Start Taking Hay Fever Tablets?

Hay fever tablets are typically used for immediate symptom relief. However, they are also an effective pre-treatment. Hay fever sufferers generally know the time of year that symptoms kick in. Start taking hay fever tablets every day for one to two weeks before the season starts to prevent the onset of symptoms.

When you start taking antihistamines such as hay fever tablets a few weeks prior to the onset of hay fever season, you can block allergy symptoms before they start. For some, taking hay fever tablets early may prevent symptoms entirely. But, for others, it may simply limit irritation and possibly prevent an asthma flare-up.

Visit a Pearl Chemist Group branch for the best choice of hay fever and allergy medication. We have multiple convenient locations across South London. You can also buy hay fever tablets online in the UK to manage your allergy symptoms.