The hay fever season is upon us and people are being reassured that they don’t need to suffer in silence as help is available to combat this miserable condition.
Leading Shropshire private healthcare provider Summerfield Healthcare says that while over-the-counter medicines are available, a simple injection is often more effective and generally keeps symptoms at bay for the whole season.
The advice comes after Allergy Awareness Week, which highlights all allergies while also focusing on the difficulties people with allergies experience.
Summerfield Healthcare has private healthcare clinics in Shrewsbury, Wolverhampton, Birmingham and Cardiff and hay fever injections are available at each one through an online booking system, with minimal waiting times for appointments.
Mike Knill, of Summerfield Healthcare, said: “The arrival of late spring and summer fill many people with dread with the onset of hay fever. It is estimated that one in four people – around 16 million in the UK – will be affected, it’s not pleasant and can also have an effect on our home life, social activity and interfere with our working efficiency.
“Hay fever is usually at its worst when the pollen count is at its highest, normally between the end of March and September. Symptoms can come and go but for some the misery remains for the whole season.
“Many people will take over-the-counter medicines, such as antihistamine tablets, nasal sprays or eye drops to help ease the symptoms but this simply doesn’t work for about 10% of hay fever sufferers and so they require another form of treatment.
“An effective alternative is the use of steroids, a powerful anti-inflammatory medication which is available in the form of an injection. It’s a quick and simple remedy that has the additional benefit of doing away with the need to constantly be taking sprays, drops or tablets.
“One injection is normally sufficient to last the whole season. It’s readily available at all our clinics – all people have to do is visit our website and book an appointment at a time convenient to them. Appointments are quick to arrange and there are no lengthy waiting times.
“Hay fever symptoms vary from mild to severe but an injection to combat the suffering is becoming increasingly popular as the treatment of choice by more and more people – providing lasting protection for the whole summer.”
For more information and to book an appointment, visit: www.summerfieldhealthcare.co.uk/private-hayfever-injection/.
