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ASK THE DOCTOR Hayfever
Published Date
18 March 2009
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The Mediclinic Team
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HAY FEVER
Q1: What causes Hay Fever?
The UK has one of the highest rates of allergy in the world with an estimated 18 million people in the country suffering from allergies. Hay Fever is one of these allergies and it is caused by an allergy to one, or several types, of pollen including grass pollen (the most common), birch pollen and pollens from weeds such as nettles. The hay fever season usually lasts from April to mid-September, peaking in late June.
Q2: What can I do to treat my Hay Fever?
There are various treatments available for Hay Fever, including environmental measures, nutritional advice, medication, and in extreme and relevant cases, surgery. We recommend that you seek advice early in the season to ensure that you limit the impact of Hay Fever.
A good way to start managing your Hay fever is to look at your nutrition. Some ideas include:
• Limit your intake of wheat, caffeine, preservatives, refined sugars and dairy products as they all lead to mucus production and make congestion worse. Live yoghurt is the exception because it contains beneficial bacteria that strengthen the immune system.
• Increase intake of garlic and red onions, foods rich in antioxidants (colourful fruits and vegetables such as berries), mixed seeds and wild-caught oily fish.
• Local honey is also important. However, make sure to buy honeycomb or a jar of raw "unfiltered" honey from a beekeeper or local health food shops. Take 1 tbsp a day for a few weeks prior to the hay fever season. Introducing small amounts of pollen encourages the body to build its defences against pollen strains.
• In terms of supplements, Histazyme helps reduce mucus congestion while quercetin is a natural antihistamine.
MediClinic offers allergy testing as part of their comprehensive private GP service. During the consultation you and the doctor will attempt to identify possible allergens that are responsible for your symptoms. Afterwards, the doctor will take a blood sample, and the results will be available for analysis within two days. Tests for individual allergens start from £32. Full inhalation and food allergy profiles cost up to £350. A plan regarding your allergy symptoms will be made, and referral may be considered.
For more information on treating Hay Fever through medical or nutritional means please contact MediClinc – www.mediclinic.co.uk
Q1: What causes Hay Fever?
The UK has one of the highest rates of allergy in the world with an estimated 18 million people in the country suffering from allergies. Hay Fever is one of these allergies and it is caused by an allergy to one, or several types, of pollen including grass pollen (the most common), birch pollen and pollens from weeds such as nettles. The hay fever season usually lasts from April to mid-September, peaking in late June.
Q2: What can I do to treat my Hay Fever?
There are various treatments available for Hay Fever, including environmental measures, nutritional advice, medication, and in extreme and relevant cases, surgery. We recommend that you seek advice early in the season to ensure that you limit the impact of Hay Fever.
A good way to start managing your Hay fever is to look at your nutrition. Some ideas include:
• Limit your intake of wheat, caffeine, preservatives, refined sugars and dairy products as they all lead to mucus production and make congestion worse. Live yoghurt is the exception because it contains beneficial bacteria that strengthen the immune system.
• Increase intake of garlic and red onions, foods rich in antioxidants (colourful fruits and vegetables such as berries), mixed seeds and wild-caught oily fish.
• Local honey is also important. However, make sure to buy honeycomb or a jar of raw "unfiltered" honey from a beekeeper or local health food shops. Take 1 tbsp a day for a few weeks prior to the hay fever season. Introducing small amounts of pollen encourages the body to build its defences against pollen strains.
• In terms of supplements, Histazyme helps reduce mucus congestion while quercetin is a natural antihistamine.
MediClinic offers allergy testing as part of their comprehensive private GP service. During the consultation you and the doctor will attempt to identify possible allergens that are responsible for your symptoms. Afterwards, the doctor will take a blood sample, and the results will be available for analysis within two days. Tests for individual allergens start from £32. Full inhalation and food allergy profiles cost up to £350. A plan regarding your allergy symptoms will be made, and referral may be considered.
For more information on treating Hay Fever through medical or nutritional means please contact MediClinc – www.mediclinic.co.uk
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