Do you know this top tip to treat hay fever?
If you’re reading this with tired, itchy eyes, we understand! While allergies and hay fever are common this time of the year, the good news is Pharmacists have a trick to tackle symptoms: dual product therapy.
What is dual product therapy and how can it help my hay fever?
Dual product or combination therapy means treating different symptoms with different products, at the same time. Think about it: If you have dry skin and a headache, you wouldn’t treat both with paracetamol. Similarly, an antihistamine tablet can provide general relief from some allergy symptoms though isn’t designed to target others, such as a blocked nose.
Untreated hay fever can develop into sinusitis
It’s important to treat hay fever effectively. This is because unmanaged hay fever can evolve into an inflammation of the nasal mucus membranes and from there, into a painful infection of the sinuses. If you are experiencing these symptoms, talk to your Pharmacist for advice on sinusitis:
- facial pain and pressure, especially when leaning forward
- green or yellow mucus from the nose or dripping down the throat
- blocked nose
- headache and toothache
- loss of taste and smell
- bad breath or bad taste in the mouth
- fatigue
- sore throat
- coughing
- fever
Nana Yeboah
Pharmacist at TerryWhite Chemmart
Chester Pass WA
Ask about dual product therapy to treat your hay fever
Next time you’re in the pharmacy, describe all your hay fever symptoms and ask your Pharmacist for dual product therapy. Knowing all your symptoms lets them recommend a product combination that will work together well for your situation, for example, an antihistamine tablet combined with saline nasal spray or antihistamine eye drops.
Remember, dual product therapy is not a one-size-fits-all fix and some products do require careful use, so always make sure to ask your Pharmacist for recommendations!