Snuff the sniffles

Hey hay fever, please go away? Growing up it seemed the only way to deal with

hay fever was to grin and bear it. After discovering how effective antihistamine

medications can be, trust us, you’ll never turn back.

Feeling fatigue
Antihistamines are safe to use every day if required, but always read the label on the packet.

They can help keep allergy symptoms like congestion, a runny nose, sneezing and itching at bay.

They also ease swelling and inflammation, which over time can exhaust your body.

If you ever wonder why you feel so tired while experiencing allergies, it’s because your blood vessels

are working on overdrive to fight ‘histamines’ that are responding to an allergy.

What are histamines?
Histamines are a chemical in your body’s cells that cause allergy symptoms. When you’re allergic to

a particular substance that’s come into contact with your body, the immune system will react.

Histamines release into the bloodstream which causes eyes, nose, throats, lungs, skin or the

gastrointestinal tract to remove the trigger (for example pollen, pet fur or dust).

Antihistamines provide a little extra help by blocking ‘histamines’ in the body. They can take up to 30

minutes to start being effective but can last anywhere from 4 – 24 hours.

Ease your allergies – naturally
A range of natural remedies can help ease the production of histamines in the body: like eating hot

curries, orange and red fruits, exercise, and sex. Think of things that reduce stress and are sympathetic

on your nervous system. Things like stress, wine and houseplants can stimulate your allergies.

Discover different ways to soother your allergies:

Tablets
Our recommendation: Claratyne Hayfever & Allergy Relief Antihistamine Tablets

Sprays
Our recommendation: Nasonex Allergy Non-Drowsy 24-Hour Nasal Spray

Liquids
Our recommendation: Chemists’ Own Children’s C-Zine Liquid 200mL

Eye drops
Our recommendation: