Allergic rhinitis or hay fever: symptoms, treatment and prevention

For many people, springtime comes with symptoms such as sneezing, nasal congestion, itchy eyes or excessive watering. This is due to allergic rhinitis or hay fever. Below, we explain what you can do to improve your symptoms and which products can help you manage them.

What is seasonal rhinitis?

Allergic rhinitis, also known as hay fever, is an exaggerated reaction of the immune system to allergens in the air, such as pollen, dust mites, mould or animal hair, among the most common. It is also known as seasonal rhinitis because it tends to be at its worst in spring.

This condition affects millions of people every year. Although it is not serious, it can be very uncomfortable and affect patients' quality of life.

Symptoms of allergic rhinitis

The most common hay fever symptoms include:

• Very frequent sneezing.
• Nasal congestion and runny nose.
• Itching in the nose, eyes and throat.
• Watery or irritated eyes.
• Fatigue and difficulty concentrating.

Rhinitis: how can it be treated?

Allergic rhinitis does not usually have a permanent cure in most cases, although there are very effective treatments to control and relieve the symptoms. The approach will depend on the type of rhinitis you have.

Treatment for allergic rhinitis

What is the best treatment for allergic rhinitis? How can we improve its symptoms? For the treatment of hay fever, the ideal approach is to reduce exposure to the allergen. This helps to lessen the intensity of our body's response to that trigger. We can also support ourselves with suitable treatments to strengthen our natural defences.

What is best for a nasal allergy?

If you want to know what is best for rhinitis, here are our recommendations to help make this stage more manageable.

1. Daily nasal cleansing: this is the first step to relieve congestion. In this case, we recommend Rhinomer Alergia, a sea water spray enriched with aloe vera, to help soothe and protect the nasal mucosa. You can use it several times a day, helping to remove the build-up of allergens that trigger these symptoms. It has no side effects and is suitable for the whole family.

2. Improve nasal congestion: Pranarôm Allergoforce Spray Nasal contains a formula based on essential oils (such as eucalyptus radiata, mint and lavender) that decongests, soothes and protects against allergens. It has a very useful barrier effect when used before going outside or when in contact with triggers.

What should you take for allergic rhinitis?

Pranarôm Allergoforce Cápsulas is a food supplement with essential oils of oregano, lemon and mint that supports the respiratory system and helps soothe throat irritation and nasal congestion. It is an ideal support during periods of intense allergy symptoms.

Other tips to keep in mind if you want to reduce exposure to allergens:

• Air out rooms in the morning, when there is less pollen in the air.
• Use HEPA filters in vacuum cleaners and air conditioning.
• Wash your clothes and hair after being outdoors.
• Avoid drying clothes outdoors on days with high pollen levels.
• Wear sunglasses when going outside to reduce pollen contact with the eyes.

We know that allergic rhinitis can be very uncomfortable, but with a suitable prevention routine, the use of natural treatments and professional advice, it is possible to keep it under control. Do you have any questions about which product is most suitable for you or your family? Do not hesitate to contact our pharmacy team.