Hayfever and exhaustion?!

Hi, no unfortunately for hayfever sufferers this is not uncommon! The chemical reactions that occur in the body tissues releasing chemicals to make you tired take a toll on your body and therefore you feel like you do!. But, there is a solution!. Some years back it was said that all antihistamines (hayfever medicines) will make you sleepy and we would never have a drug that would treat hayfever properly and not sedate you!. There is one drug that will treat hayfever well and not make you sleepy!. it is called Telfast!. You wont be able to buy it over the counter so you will have to have it prescribed by your GP!. Take one a day in the morning and see how you get on, if it doesnt work then take one in the morning and one in the evening, it wont cause you problems!. I hope that helps and hope you get well soon, hayfever is not life threatening as many people say but it does make you miserable!Www@Answer-Health@Com

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There are various treatments, some of which are available over the counter from a pharmacist!. Antihistamine tablets or medicine reduce the effect on the body of one of the main chemicals released by the allergic response!.

There are nasal sprays which contain steroids and other substances which reduce the local inflammatory response in the nose!. There are also eye drops which have similar effects on the eye!. Those people with asthmatic symptoms need treatment as for asthma!.

Occasionally the doctor may consider it necessary to prescribe either tablets containing steroids, or possibly an injection!. These can have more serious side effects than the other treatments, so the possible benefits have to be weighed against the possible disadvantages!. There are currently thought to be arguments in favour of the tablets rather than the injection!.

There are injection treatments to desensitise patients against the substance to which they are allergic!. Unfortunately these can bring on serious reactions, and can only be given under close hospital supervision, and are thus hardly ever used!.
There are several things you can do to lessen symptoms by avoiding contact with the allergens, these include:

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In the summer stay inside between 5pm and 7pm, when pollen counts are usually high!. Keep windows and doors closed, especially at these times and when sleeping!.
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Use an air conditioner or filter when possible, at home, work, and in the car, to remove pollen and other allergens from the air!.
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Damp dust and vacuum your home regularly, to minimise the presence of pollen and dust!.
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Airing bedclothes in direct sunlight is also helpful!.
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Be aware of the pollen count (usually broadcast along with the weather), and avoid areas of high pollen concentration, eg long grass, lawn mowings, and trees if allergic to these!. If you need to work in these environments consider wearing a mask and goggles!.
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Avoid unnecessary extra irritants such as smoke and chemical fumes!.

And also visit your doctor just in case there

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