Hay fever treatments matched to your symptoms
Hay Fever Treatment offers a full range of private hay fever services in Newcastle upon Tyne. Each one starts with a clinical assessment, so the treatment you receive suits your symptoms, your health and the time of year.
- Clinical assessment before any treatment
- Options for this season and future seasons
- Clear advice on timing and technique
Hay fever treatments we offer
Choose a service below, or request a quote and let us recommend where to begin.
Hay Fever Consultation
A one-to-one assessment of your symptoms, triggers and current medicines, followed by a clear treatment plan for the season ahead.
Learn moreHay Fever Injection Assessment
An assessment for adults with severe seasonal symptoms that standard treatment has not controlled. A prescriber decides whether it is appropriate.
Learn moreAllergy Testing
Skin prick and specific IgE blood testing to confirm which pollens cause your symptoms, with the results explained in plain English.
Learn moreImmunotherapy
An assessment for desensitisation treatment, which aims to reduce your allergy to grass or tree pollen over several seasons.
Learn morePrescription Treatments
A review of the sprays, tablets and eye drops you use, with stronger or better-combined options where a prescriber considers them suitable.
Learn moreNot sure where to start?
Describe your symptoms in the quote form and we'll suggest the most sensible first step for you.
Get a free quoteWhich hay fever treatment is right for me?
The right treatment depends on how severe your symptoms are, which pollen causes them, what you have already tried and your general health.
Most people start with a consultation, which often leads to a better combination of everyday medicines used at the right time. Allergy testing helps when triggers are unclear, and immunotherapy is for people who want longer-term control of a confirmed grass or tree pollen allergy. The hay fever injection is only considered once standard treatments have been tried properly and have not worked. The table below gives a simple overview, and your clinician will explain what applies to you.
| Treatment | Best for | How it helps | Timescale |
|---|---|---|---|
| Consultation | Anyone whose symptoms aren't controlled | Identifies triggers, reviews medicines and builds a plan | One appointment, with follow-up if needed |
| Prescription treatments | Moderate to severe symptoms | Stronger or combined options for nose, eyes and chest | Daily through the season, started early |
| Allergy testing | Unclear triggers, or before immunotherapy | Confirms which pollens you react to | Same day for skin tests, days for blood tests |
| Immunotherapy | Severe, confirmed grass or tree pollen allergy | Reduces the allergy itself over time | Usually around three years |
| Injection assessment | Severe symptoms after other treatments fail | A prescriber decides if it is appropriate | One season at a time, if suitable |
Short-term relief or long-term control?
Treatment for this pollen season
If you're struggling now, a consultation and prescription treatment review can usually make a difference within the current season. A prescriber can recommend stronger nasal treatments, better-suited antihistamines or eye drops, and show you how to use them properly. For a small number of adults with severe symptoms, an injection assessment may be discussed once other options have been tried.
Treatment for future seasons
Immunotherapy works on the allergy itself and can reduce symptoms for years after a course is completed. It needs planning, usually beginning several months before your season, and is only suitable once allergy testing has confirmed the cause. If you're tired of the same struggle every summer, it is worth asking about it early.
What's included with every treatment
Whichever service you choose, the same standards apply. Hay Fever Treatment does not sell treatments off a menu. Each recommendation follows a conversation about your symptoms and health, and you are free to ask as many questions as you need before deciding anything.
Good treatment also depends on the practical details. Many people get far better results once they start their nasal spray at the right time and use the correct technique, or once they know how to cut down their exposure on high-pollen days. Those details are part of every plan, alongside any medicine you are prescribed.
You can read more about the process on our how it works page.
Every patient receives
- A consultation with a qualified clinician before any prescription treatment
- A review of your history, current medicines and allergy symptoms
- Clear information about benefits, risks and alternatives
- Advice on timing, technique and reducing pollen exposure
- Fees confirmed before you book, with no obligation
Is private hay fever treatment safe for me?
Your safety comes before any treatment decision. Some medicines are not suitable during pregnancy or alongside certain health conditions, which is why your full medical history is reviewed first.
Before recommending anything, your clinician will ask about your general health, any long-term conditions, other medicines you take and whether you are pregnant or planning a pregnancy. Some treatments are simply not suitable for everyone, and an honest assessment protects you from options that carry more risk than benefit.
All treatments are subject to a clinical consultation. Prescription-only medicines are only provided where a qualified prescriber decides they are safe and appropriate for you.
Hay fever can make asthma worse. Tell us if you're wheezy or using your reliever inhaler more often, and speak to your GP or asthma nurse. If you're struggling to breathe, call 999.
Questions about our hay fever treatments
How do I know which treatment to ask for?
You don't need to know. Select "Not sure yet" in the quote form and describe your symptoms. We'll suggest a sensible starting point, which for most people is a consultation.
Can different treatments be combined?
Often, yes. Many people use a nasal spray, an antihistamine and eye drops together, and some go on to have immunotherapy while still using everyday treatments. Your clinician will make sure any combination is safe for you.
Do I need a GP referral for private hay fever treatment?
No. You can contact Hay Fever Treatment directly without a referral.
How much do your treatments cost?
Fees vary by service and depend on what your consultation involves. Your quote is free, and we'll confirm the cost before you book.
What if a treatment doesn't work for me?
Let us know. Hay fever plans often need adjusting, and your clinician can review what you're using, check your technique and suggest a different approach.
Not sure which treatment fits?
Tell us about your symptoms and we'll recommend the right starting point, with no obligation.