Sneezing constantly? Eyes streaming and itching? Nose running like a tap? If you suffer from hay fever, you know how miserable it can make your life during spring and summer. The good news is that hay fever is very well managed with the right treatment — and at Anfield Pharmacy in Liverpool, our experienced pharmacist can help you find the best solution for your symptoms quickly and without a GP appointment.
What is Hay Fever?
Hay fever, also known as allergic rhinitis, is an allergic reaction to pollen from trees, grasses, and weeds. When pollen enters your eyes, nose, or throat, your immune system mistakenly identifies it as a threat and releases a chemical called histamine. It is histamine that causes the familiar and uncomfortable symptoms of hay fever.
Hay fever affects around 1 in 5 people in the UK and is one of the most common allergic conditions in the world. It cannot b
