Same Day Hay Fever Relief in Birmingham

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Hayfever: What It Is & How to Manage It

At OneMedicine Private GP Clinic in Birmingham, we help patients take control of hayfever (seasonal allergic rhinitis) with personalised care, from simple lifestyle advice to seasonal intramuscular steroid injections for severe symptoms. If you’re struggling this pollen season, you’re not alone—and we’re here to help.

Some people have mild symptoms

while others feel completely drained by it—but there are plenty of ways to get relief.

What Causes Hayfever?

Hayfever is an allergic reaction to pollen that triggers your immune system to release histamine. This leads to symptoms like sneezing, itchy eyes, a runny nose, congestion, and fatigue.

Symptoms

Hay fever, or allergic rhinitis, is a common allergic reaction triggered by pollen, dust mites, pet dander, or mold. Symptoms often include a runny or stuffy nose, frequent sneezing, and an itchy nose, throat, or roof of the mouth. Many people also experience red, itchy, and watery eyes, along with puffiness or dark circles under the eyes, known as “allergic shiners.” Postnasal drip can lead to a cough, an itchy throat, triggering asthma or even wheezing, especially in those with asthma. Fatigue and headaches are also common due to poor sleep from nasal congestion or sinus pressure. Hay fever can be seasonal—flaring up in spring (tree pollen), summer (grass pollen), or fall (weed pollen)—or perennial, occurring year-round due to indoor allergens like dust mites or pet dander. If symptoms are severe, treatments like antihistamines, nasal sprays, or Hay Fever Injection may provide relief. Mild nose bleeds may occur through constant wiping and drying out of the lining of the nose. Your ears may feel blocked, and ache if there is inflammation affecting your throat, causing temporary blocking of the Eustachian tubes, which connect your middle ear to your throat. The GOOD news, hayfever is not life threatening!

✔ Runny nose (clear, watery discharge)
✔ Sneezing (frequent and sudden)
✔ Nasal congestion (stuffy or blocked nose)
✔ Itchy nose, throat, or roof of the mouth
✔ Red, itchy, watery eyes
✔ Puffy or swollen eyelids
✔ Dark circles under eyes 
✔ Postnasal drip (mucus running down the throat)
✔ Cough (often from throat irritation)
✔ Itchy ears or throat
✔ Wheezing or shortness of breath (more common with asthma)
✔ Fatigue (due to poor sleep from congestion)
✔ Headache (from sinus pressure)
✔ Reduced sense of smell or taste

Common Pollen Triggers by Season:

✔ Spring (March – May): Tree pollen (birch, oak, ash)
✔ Summer (May – July): Grass pollen (most common in the UK)
✔ Late Summer/Autumn (July – September): Weed pollen (ragweed, nettle)

Symptoms can range from mild to debilitating, but effective hayfever treatments are available at OneMedicine Birmingham.

Managing Hayfever: What You Can Do

A. Everyday Tips to Reduce Pollen Exposure

✔ Check the Pollen Count where you live – avoid going out on high pollen count days
✔ Keep windows closed during peak pollen hours (early morning & evening)
✔ Wear wraparound sunglasses outdoors
✔ Shower and change clothes after spending time outside
✔ Apply a barrier balm (e.g., Vaseline) inside your nostrils
✔ Use saline nasal sprays to flush out pollen

B. Hayfever Medications – Step-by-Step Guide

Hayfever medications are not effective or recommended for treating Viral illnesses such as Colds.

1. Antihistamine tablets – First-line treatment for mild symptoms:
✔ Loratadine, Cetirizine
✔ Chlorphenamine (drowsy – good for nighttime)

For those with more persistent or severe hay fever, fexofenadine (sold over the counter max. dose 120mg, and with prescription Fexofenadine 180mg) is often a better option. It’s a stronger antihistamine that provides longer-lasting relief, and it rarely causes drowsiness. Many people find this particularly helpful when symptoms don’t improve with other tablets. For most people, fexofenadine is the best overall antihistamine choice for hayfever, with stronger symptom control, especially when non-drowsy options like loratadine or cetirizine aren’t enough.

2. Nasal Steroid Sprays – Best for long-term relief:
✔ Fluticasone, Beclometasone, Mometasone
✔ Use daily, ideally before the pollen season starts

3. Decongestants – For short-term relief:
✔ Pseudoephedrine tablets, Oxymetazoline nasal spray (e.g. Otrivine)
❌ Only use for 3–5 days to avoid rebound congestion

4. Immunotherapy – For persistent or severe hayfever:
✔ Gradual exposure to pollen via tablets or injections
✔ Considered when standard treatments fail

C. Hayfever Medication – Children

Hayfever is common in children and usually caused by pollen from trees, grass, or weeds. Symptoms include sneezing, a runny nose, itchy eyes, and tiredness.

To help manage it, keep windows closed on high pollen days, have your child shower after being outside, and try wraparound sunglasses. Antihistamines like cetirizine or loratadine are safe for children, and nasal sprays or eye drops can also help.

If symptoms are severe or not improving, speak to us at onemedicine, for same-day appointments, for further advice or treatment.

Same Day Hayfever Injections in Birmingham – Fast Effective Hayfever Relief

Same Day Hayfever injections, administered by experienced Doctors, are available at OneMedicine Private GP Clinic Birmingham for those suffering from severe hayfever. Many of our patients find that Hay Fever Injections are a very effective way to get symptom relief.

What is a Hayfever injection?

✔ A long-acting steroid injection that reduces inflammation
✔ Provides hayfever relief for 4–8 weeks, covering most of the pollen season
✔ Administered as a deep intramuscular (IM) injection (usually in the upper buttock muscle)

Who is it for?

✔ People with severe or resistant hayfever symptoms
✔ Those who find daily medication ineffective or inconvenient
✔ Ideal for busy professionals, travellers, or students during exam season

How often can I have it?

✔ For the majority once per hayfever season is sufficient
✔ Generally Not advised more than once a year due to potential steroid-related side effects such as bone thinning or immune suppression

Are Hay Fever Injections Safe?

✅ Benefits:

✔ No drowsiness
✔ Fast-acting – many patients feel better within days
✔ Convenient – one injection covers weeks of symptoms
✔ Long-lasting relief without daily tablets or sprays

❌ Risks:
✘ Potential steroid side effects – weight changes, mood changes, reduced immunity
✘ Not suitable for everyone – caution in people with diabetes, osteoporosis, or glaucoma, Pregnant or Breast feeding.

Book A Free Consultation Today Hayfever Management – OneMedicine. Your health need not wait.

Clinic Location: Highfield House, 2 Highfield Road, Edgbaston, Birmingham, B15 3ED

Competitive Cost Hay Fever Injection £60