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Treatment of seasonal allergic rhinitis (hay fever)

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Treatment of seasonal allergic rhinitis (hay fever) MeReC Bulletin Volume 9, Number 3, 1998 9 Contents: Treatment of seasonal allergic rhinitis (hay fever) Treatment of seasonal allergic rhinitis (hay fever) Between May and August, many people in the UK will suffer symptoms of allergic rhinitis (hay fever). Although up to 1 in 10 of the population may have symptoms of allergic rhinitis, not all will consult their GP (about 60 per year within a typical practice of 2000 patients). 1 While hay fever usually affects the nose, throat and eyes, in some cases wheezing and breathlessness may also be seen. Background Allergy to grass pollen is the most common cause of hay fever in the UK. 2 Allergy to tree and weed pollens, as well as mould spores, also occurs. Peak atmospheric pollen counts occur in June-July for grasses, in May for trees and July to September for weeds and mould spores. Other pollutants such as emissions from vehicle exhausts may increase sensitivity to allergens. Incidence is highest among young adults and teenagers; it is rare for the elderly to be affected by hay fever. 3 Along with other atopic diseases, prevalence seems to be increasing. 4 How is hay fever diagnosed? Diagnosis is made on the clinical and family history of symptoms. The most common symptoms are sneezing, rhinorrhoea (runny nose), itching of the nose, palate and eyes and bilateral nasal blockage. Lethargy may also be a problem. Skin prick tests may help to confirm diagnosis and identify the causative allergen. Other atopic diseases such as eczema and asthma are SUMMARY * Avoiding excessive exposure to pollen, especially during peak times, will often provide some relief of symptoms to hay fever sufferers. These preventative measures should complement drug therapy. * Choice of drug treatment depends mainly upon predominant symptoms and patients preference for topical or oral therapy. The mainstays of treatment are intranasal corticosteroids and oral antihistamines. * Nasal corticosteroid ...

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