Hay Fever
Suffering with hay fever is a struggle for a lot of people every year and for roughly 1 in 10 people, over the counter products either do not work or are not that effective. This is where having the Hay Fever Injection could help.
For around one in ten people with hay fever, home and over-the-counter medications aren’t enough to relieve their symptoms. In the past, some have turned to the hay fever jab, a steroid injection marketed as Kenalog which works by suppressing the body’s immune response to histamines which in turn relieves symptoms.
More information can be found in my FAQ’s below along with many other websites – please make sure you have all the information you need before you book to ensure you are happy with your choice.💜
FAQs
Hay fever is caused by an allergic reaction to pollen. When the pollen comes into contact with your nose, eyes, mouth and/or throat, the body reacts by making antibodies because it thinks you need protecting against it. This in turn, then causes the allergic reactions.
Depending on which pollen you are allergic to, depends on when you are more likely to suffer. The majority of people are allergic to grass pollen, so will experience their symptoms the most May-June. Tree pollen affects people in late spring between March-May. Weed and mould pollens affect during the autumn months.
The injection of Kenalog works by suppressing the body’s immune response to histamines which then relieves the symptoms.
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Once the steroid is injected, it slowly travels from the muscle through the body giving relief from hay fever symptoms. This relief lasts for around 3 weeks but many feel the benefits for the whole season.
18 years old onwards
The injection is not suitable for those who are or have the following:
Pregnancy or breast feeding
Current infection or recent exposure to an infection
Osteoporosis
History of psychosis Glaucoma
Diabetes
Epilepsy
Hypertension
Cardiovascular disease or heart failure
Allergy to Kenalog or any of its contents
Sadly it is no longer offered by the NHS however you can pay privately.
You can get the injection up to twice a year and it is best to get the first one towards the beginning of the pollen season in March.
On arrival you will be asked to confirm and sign both your medical and consent forms.Â
You will then be asked to stand and give access to the top part of your left or right buttocks. The area of injection will be wiped with an antibacterial wipe and then then Kenalog will be administered.