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Seen a few tweets where people are reporting #hayfever It is likely this is due to the early tree pollens & suggests birch pollen; the cause of much misery in spring is not that far behind. This calendar from my book can help you work out which pollen is giving you problems
Seen a few tweets where people are reporting #hayfever It is likely this is due to the early tree pollens & suggests birch pollen; the cause of much misery in spring is not that far behind. This calendar from my book can help you work out which pollen is giving you problems
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One tip if antihistamines are not doing the trick is to start using a nasal steroid spray 2 weeks before your pollen season.
If buying over the counter, then I suggest to my patients fluticasone proprionate & if via the GP fluticasone furoate but other products work too.
One tip if antihistamines are not doing the trick is to start using a nasal steroid spray 2 weeks before your pollen season.
If buying over the counter, then I suggest to my patients fluticasone proprionate & if via the GP fluticasone furoate but other products work too.
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Often pats tell me nasal steroid sprays don't work. There are three common reason why:
1) Stopping them too soon
2) Closing one nostril when using them
3) Sniffing in as using the spray
And as I said above, starting them before you get symptoms can make a huge difference.
Often pats tell me nasal steroid sprays don't work. There are three common reason why:
1) Stopping them too soon
2) Closing one nostril when using them
3) Sniffing in as using the spray
And as I said above, starting them before you get symptoms can make a huge difference.
