Nasal spray for hay fever

Every spring, the hay fever season begins anew and extends into the fall - for some allergy sufferers, the worst months of the year. That's because when pollen reaches the mucous membranes, it can trigger an unpleasant allergic rhinitis .

Then it comes to:

• flowing rhinitis with clear secretion
• frequent sneezing attacks
• clogged nose
• breathlessness

In the worst case, hay fever develops into allergic asthma, which is difficult to treat and enormously reduces the quality of life. Therefore, you should also mild pollen allergy be sure to treat it early.

The winter is coming to an end and the look at the pollen calendar announces you the beginning of the pollen season? Then now is the time to protect your body in time against the increasing pollen load. Nasal sprays with cromoglicic acid are suitable for this purpose, e.g. Pollicrom® Nasal Spray. Cromoglicic acid is a mast cell stabilizer that reduces the release of histamine. Thus, the active ingredient intervenes early in the allergy mechanism.

If the annoying hay fever is already in full swing, nasal sprays with the active ingredient azelastine are available from pharmacies, for example Pollival® Nasal Spray. This is an antihistamine that stops the allergic reaction and prevents further inflammatory reactions from developing. One spray in each nostril, and after a short time you can breathe freely again.

Unlike first-generation antihistamines, newer products no longer cause fatigue and are very well tolerated by allergy sufferers. Pollival® nasal spray is preservative-free and can be used for the duration of the hay fever, but not longer than 6 months.

For severe symptoms, nasal sprays with active ingredients similar to cortisone are quite reliable in providing lasting relief from hay fever. Cortisone has an anti-inflammatory and decongestant effect on the nasal mucous membranes. But be careful: cortisone preparations should only be used after consulting a doctor and not over a long period of time without a doctor's instructions. Otherwise, side effects such as a dry nose and nosebleeds may occur.

Many over-the-counter medications contain preservatives to make the preparations last longer. However, for the immune system, these additives mean additional stress and strain. Thus, there is a risk that the nasal spray, which should actually relieve the symptoms, promotes further allergies and leads to irritation of the nasal mucous membranes. When buying, be sure to look for preservative-free preparations such as Pollival® Nasal Spray and Pollicrom® Nasal Spray. They are well tolerated and reliably relieve symptoms.

The most important thing is to avoid allergens. Even if the sun laughs from the sky, you prefer to stay indoors during the acute hay fever season. What else helps:

• Vacuum and clean the apartment regularly and free furniture and floors from the pollen. To avoid carrying the allergens into the bedroom in the evening, take off your clothes before you go out the door and wash your hair thoroughly.
• A old-fashioned home remedy is nasal irrigation. Regular rinsing of the nasal passages with salt water cleanses the mucous membranes and improves blood circulation. During the hay fever months, this flushes out the allergens.
• Antihistamines are also available as tablets. If the use of nasal spray alone is not enough, you can take additional medications. In addition to the hay fever, they also relieve discomfort on the skin and eyes.

Durably, you can get to the hay fever by specific immunotherapy (SIT) at the collar. Over a period of three years, your body is accustomed in small steps to the allergen that triggers allergicsniffles in you every year. This so-called hypo- or desensitization is the only treatment that addresses the causes of hay fever.