Hay fever season

Allergic rhinitis is the cause of seasonal misery for millions of people worldwide. It most commonly takes the form of hay fever in the spring and summer, a reaction to hatching dust mites in the spring or autumn or sensitivity to airborne allergens like pet hair that can occur at any time.          

Hay fever symptoms make an appearance when an allergen such as pollen triggers a hypersensitive reaction in the eyes, nose, throat and/or chest. Contact with the allergen sets off the release of histamine that causes the characteristic inflammation, streaming and congestion that are so characteristic of a nasty hay fever reaction. The potential range of symptoms can vary hugely from a mild sensation of irritation to great distress and discomfort. 

Below are some of our top recommendations to help relieve symptoms of hay fever and other allergies.

For a list of homeopathic remedies and their hay fever symptom pictures visit materiamedica.uk.net