Allergy (Hay Fever)

Commonly an allergic reaction presents with a rash, itching, sneezing and irritation of the eyes and nose. However, some reactions can be more severe and life-threatening anaphylaxis can develop presenting with breathlessness, chest tightness, swellings of the face, lips or throat and feeling of faint. Anaphylaxis is a medical emergency and if you develop any of these symptoms, you must dial 999 immediately.

For an allergic reaction presenting with no life threatening symptoms, the antihistamine Fexofenadine can be prescribed by our Click Doctors. For those suffering from an irritated, blocked nose due to hay fever (allergic rhinitis), the antihistamine nasal sprays Dymista, Nasonex and Avamys are available via our online doctors. If you have red, itchy eyes from hay fever, house dust mite or animal hair, our Click Doctors can prescribe the antihistamine eye drops called Optilast.