Managing Hay Fever Symptoms With Nasal Sprays

Signs you might have hay fever

Allergic reactions can result in lots of different symptoms; from sneezing, to a runny, itchy or blocked nose or itchy, watery eyes. As well as these annoying symptoms, allergies like hay fever can also leave you feeling tired, groggy or just a little off-colour – making it more difficult to get on with your day.

Everyone is different, so if you have an allergy like hay fever, you may experience some or all of these symptoms – as well as some others we haven’t listed here.¹ Learn more about potential allergy symptoms.

However, if your symptoms are seasonal and include sneezing and a runny, itchy or blocked nose¹, this could be an indication that you have hay fever (also known as allergic rhinitis). Hay fever occurs when your body has a reaction to a usually harmless substance (pollen), creating allergic antibodies in response.²

No matter how mild or severe your symptoms are, there’s no doubt that allergies like hay fever can be very frustrating and often get in the way of your day-to-day life. They may even impact the lives of those around us, or stop us from doing the things we love, like enjoying a picnic in the park on a summer day.

Thankfully, hay fever relief is available – and Piri is here to help. Read on to discover our tips for managing and treating hay fever and other allergies.

Managing hay fever with a nasal spray

You can find corticosteroid nasal sprays for hay fever like Pirinase Hayfever over-the-counter at your local pharmacy to get relief from your symptoms.³ Pirinase helps to ease hay fever symptoms for up to 24 hours – including itchy, watery eyes, an itchy or runny nose, nasal congestion and sneezing.

Before using any allergy treatment medication, however, be sure to speak to a pharmacist to check that the product is right for you. You can also consult the NHS website or your GP for more allergy treatment advice.

When should you use a nasal spray?

If you suffer from regular seasonal allergies, depending on the product, you may be able to start using a nasal spray for hay fever a couple of days before you expect your symptoms to start. For example, Pirinase Allergy is a nasal hay fever spray that can start working before your body reacts to seasonal allergens, to help ease symptoms.⁴

You can also try a natural daily nasal wash like PiriNatural Breathe Clean to help ease hay fever symptoms. PiriNatural gently removes allergens like pollen from your nasal passages, keeping them clean and moisturised, and can be used all year round!

How do you use a corticosteroid nasal spray?

Read the package insert of your nasal spray for hay fever carefully before use. Instructions could include:

• Gently clear your nose by blowing it
• Shake the nasal spray
• Tilt your head slightly forwards
• Holding the bottle upright, insert its tip into one nostril, closing the other nostril by pressing it gently.
• Breathe in gently as you spray into your nose, so that the spray goes to the back of your nose.⁷

What should you do if your nose is blocked and you want to use a nasal spray for hay fever?

If your nose is too congested to use an allergy nasal spray, talk to your pharmacist about first using a nasal decongestant spray to help clear your nose fast. You may also want to ask them if they think a natural saline wash like PiriNatural could be helpful.

Are hay fever nasal sprays the only way to treat hay fever?

No, they aren’t. In fact, there’s a wide range of treatment options for hay fever and other allergy symptoms that aren’t limited to nasal sprays. You can also find allergy relief tablets and syrups like Piriton and Piriteze.

Discover the complete range of Piri Allergy products.

Any other questions about hay fever or allergies? Visit our FAQ page to find out more.