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Headline: UNCAPTIONED: Hay fever: How to manage your symptoms
Caption: Hay fever: How to manage your symptoms. Spring allergies, which typically occur between March and June, are often triggered by tree pollen, which causes symptoms including nasal congestion, itchy eyes, coughing, and a runny nose. Hay fever sufferers experience similar symptoms with summer allergies, which are triggered by grass pollen and typically peak around June and July. Whatever type of seasonal allergy you may have, Phil Day, Superintendent Pharmacist at Pharmacy2U, has advice on how to tackle your symptoms beyond taking antihistamines. ”Whilst sneezing and congestion are the main symptoms of hay fever, coughing is considered as a secondary symptom which in turn can cause a sore throat.” “Make sure to drink plenty of fluids like water or herbal teas, as staying hydrated helps keep the throat moist and can reduce irritation.” "Other effective ways to relieve hay fever can be products such as nasal corticosteroids, eye drops if you are suffering from itchy eyes, and other options that don't require medication such as saline rinses.” You can also reduce your exposure to pollen by keeping your windows closed, wearing sunglasses, washing bedding often and showering every day. Most people take antihistamines either before or at the onset of symptoms to help manage their hay fever more effectively. Day recommends keeping a log of symptoms to know when to start taking medication. ”It's best to monitor your hay fever symptoms on a yearly basis so you know when to start taking hay fever medication as a preventative measure for the following year.” "Pollen seasons can also change throughout the year due to global temperature, rainfall, and other weather factors, so it's important to monitor these and adjust timing your medication accordingly." Instructions: THIS VIDEO MUST NOT BE EDITED FOR LENGTH TO COMBINE WITH OTHER CONTENT
Keywords: Allergies,Hay fever,Spring,Summer,Congestion,Itchy,Coughing,Seasonal,Pharmacist,Antihistamines,Trigger,Pollen,Symptoms,Sore throat
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