Hayfever and Pregnancy

Pregnancy can be difficult enough as it is but coping with hay fever at the same time only adds to the stresses and strains. For many expectant mothers the symptoms of hayfever can become quite acute, usually as a result of the effects of changing hormone levels. So an approach that weighs up the benefits of treatment against any risks is, in most professional opinion, the only pragmatic way forward.



Taking advice about suitable treatment from the various health professionals during pregnancy is also highly recommended. They could include, in the first instance, your doctor, a pharmacist or any local or regional medical information service. In many cases this will be your NHS advice line.



Avoiding or minimising the cause of the hay fever is obviously the ideal treatment. However being pregnant during the summer months obviously makes it difficult for hay fever sufferers to avoid any symptoms. Where treatment becomes necessary using the lowest, most appropriate and effective dose, over the shortest time possible, is the best course of action.

Treatments can take many forms from nasal sprays, for the least severe symptoms, to anti-histamines and steroids for the more severe outcomes. Complimentary and alternative therapies for the treatment of hay fever are gaining in popularity. It must be said that it is impossible to be sure that any treatment is totally ‘safe’ during pregnancy because it is, rightly, unethical to conduct clinical tests on expectant mothers. So, whilst there are very few studies of the newer drugs, clinical results of the long-term use of a similar range of treatments by pregnant asthma sufferers, show no cause for any alarm.

Sound health care, for both mother and developing foetus, is of paramount importance during pregnancy. The choice of any treatment must always be based on the presenting symptoms, including their degree of severity, safety and effectiveness.

In conclusion naturally based hay fever prevention, such as Nasaleze nasal powder spray, maybe an alternative to anti-histamines or steroids. Nasaleze is different to many other products on the market as it prevents the causes of hayfever as opposed to treating the symptoms, that said, any hay fever sufferer who is pregnant, should always seek medical advice beforehand.

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