Hay fever
For many people spring signals the coming of warm summer days spend on the beach and the approaching of the holiday season. But if you are reading this it probably also means the pollen season with the misery of hay fever.
While symptoms are similar to common cold there is no viral infection but rather the an allergic reactions to things like pollen, dust mites or other irritants . Apart from making spring a miserable time the signs and symptoms can make it difficult to get though days of work, study and daily chores.
Common symptoms may include:
- Runny or congested nose
- Watery or itchy eyes
- Sneezing or coughing
- Postnasal drip (mucous running down the back of the throat
- Tiredness and lack of sleep
Medical prevention and treatments
Your doctor may do allergy tests to identify the cause or trigger of the allergic reaction. This can be helpful in avoiding the triggers but often it is caused by factors such as pollen or allergens that it is impossible to avoid.
While there is no treatment to cure Hay Fever common pharmaceutical treatments include Prescription or over the counter nasal sprays, antihistamines and decongestants.
Acupuncture and Hay Fever
Acupuncture has been used centuries in the treatment of the symptoms of Hay Fever. We now also have good scientific evidence for the potential benefits of Acupuncture in relieving the symptoms. (1. 2.)
Acupuncture involves the insertion of very fine needles in specific points on the body. Most people find it very relaxing and it is in fact often used for stress management. It typically involves a short series of treatments and the number of treatments will depend on the severity of the symptoms and your general health.
Feel free to call us to discuss your particular situation with one of our Acupuncturists located in Maitland and Raymond Terrace. They are all registered with AHPRA (Australian Health Professionals Regulation Agency) that regulates the qualifications of all registered health professionals in Australia. Private health Funds covers Acupuncture with registered Acupuncturist.
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC11180464/#abstract1