Hay Fever

Hay fever is one of the most common allergies, affecting 20% of people in the UK every year. This is why we’re dedicated to sharing allergy advice and information that can help you to make it through hay fever season without letting pollen drive you crazy. If you’ve ever wondered how to choose the best hay fever treatment or whether your antihistamine tablets will make you drowsy, you’ve come to the right place. Our team are here to help you answer some of your most pressing questions about hay fever and allergies, so you can make informed decisions about your healthcare when the pollen count is sky-high.

Hay Fever Advice & Guides

Can I take two kinds of hay fever medication at once?

Some hay fever sufferers may even find that when they do find a hay fever medication that works, it doesn’t completely get rid of all of their annoying hay fever symptoms.

If you’ve ever found yourself in this situation, you may start to wonder if one kind of hay fever medication is enough, and whether it would be safe to take more than one at the same time.

Your guide to lactose-free antihistamines

When you’re lactose intolerant, it isn’t just your diet you need to monitor. You’ll need to be careful when it comes to your medicines, too. This can be tricky, especially when hay fever season arrives and you’re suddenly scrambling for antihistamines to soothe your symptoms! However, if you have a lactose intolerance, it’s not as easy as picking up the...

The hay fever calendar

We’re all relieved to see the arrival of spring. We’re waving goodbye to the short, dark days and bitter winter temperatures as we step into the bright and blooming new season. But tagging along with spring is pesky pollen, which isn’t a welcome guest for everyone. Many of us here in the UK are affected by the elevated pollen count...

7 ways you can use promethazine (Phenergan)

Did you know that promethazine can be used for different things? Promethazine hydrochloride isn’t a one-trick pony – it has multiple uses, so it’s always a good idea to keep it stocked in your medical cupboard for whenever you might need it. Not only can promethazine treat allergies, but it can also tackle short-term insomnia, motion sickness, cold symptoms and...

How to treat your child's hay fever

Does your child have the sniffles and the sneezes long after cold and flu season is over? Your little one could be suffering with hayfever. Hayfever is a common allergy, with up to 40% of children suffering with hayfever, but there are things you can do to help.

Today, we’re going to take a look at all things hayfever and what you can do to help your child through hayfever season.

Do I have hay fever or a cold?

It’s the middle of summer and you’re sniffing and sneezing and, frankly, feeling a bit gross.

But what’s going on here? Have you picked up an uncomfortable Summer cold, or are you suffering with hay fever?

There are a couple of ways to figure out what’s giving you the sneezes and the coughs, so let’s take a look at each condition and how you can tell them apart.

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