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  • Q&A with Australian Health Practitioners

    Is it possible to outgrow hayfever?

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    Will I have hayfever forever during spring or can I be cured?
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    A/Prof Nicholas Stow

    Ear Nose and Throat (ENT) Surgeon

    Clinical Associate Professor Nicholas Stow completed his specialist training in NSW, then undertook 2 years of subspecialty training in Sinus and Nasal Surgery in Switzerland … View Profile

    Unfortunately there is no cure for hayfever, but there are very effective treatments. It is important to identify which inhaled substances or allergens are stimulating the hay fever. This can be done with blood or skin tests. Patients with an allergy to pollens only, mainly suffer in Spring. Patients with allergies to dust mite are likely to have symptoms throughout the year, although they may fluctuate. Over the years, your body's reaction to the allergens may also change and some patients' hay fever improves. Treatment options include nasal steroid sprays, antihistamines and other medications. Immunotherapy may also be considered in some patients. It involves delivering a small amount of the allergen to a patient on a regular basis, usually for a few years. It's best to see your GP for advice about your hay fever - you don't need to suffer - there are effective treatments.

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  • Lucinda Curran

    Acupuncturist

    Lucinda Curran of Eco Health Solutions offers a truly holistic approach to health by combining Building Biology and Chinese Medicine. Her work is solutions-focussed and … View Profile

    Hello,

    Avoiding the allergens/triggers is especially important. How you do this will depend upon the allergen. Consider a silk mask/scarf that can filter out larger particles (such as pollen) from the air and prevent you from inhaling them.

    An approach that I have seen some good results for people who suffer hayfever from pollens, is to take (eat) a teaspoon of local (uncprocessed) honey throughout the season before.

    I hope these suggestions are helpful to you - hayfever can make life pretty tough!

    Lucinda

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