Breathe Easy: Your Guide to Managing Your Hay Fever this Spring

Written By Liam Warrener

With spring in full bloom, so are the sneezes, sniffles, and watery eyes that come with hay fever. If you're one of the millions of Australians affected by seasonal allergies (1) you know how much they can disrupt your life, from outdoor activities to a good night’s sleep.

Understanding Hay Fever: More Than Just a Sneeze

Hay fever, or allergic rhinitis, is an allergic reaction to airborne allergens like pollen. While it’s often associated with spring, it can occur at any time of year depending on the specific triggers. When these tiny particles are inhaled, your body releases a chemical called histamine, which leads to the familiar symptoms:

  • Nasal congestion and a runny nose

  • Persistent sneezing

  • Itchy, watery, or swollen eyes

  • Itchy throat, mouth, or ears

These symptoms are more than just an inconvenience; they can impact your work productivity, your ability to focus, and your overall well-being.

Why Conventional Treatments Might Not Be Enough

Many people rely on oral antihistamines to manage their symptoms, however find that over time they become less effective. If symptoms persist with prescribed use of oral antihistamines, new treatments may be the answer. Often treatment beyond oral antihistamines needs to be intensified to get relief from hayfever symptoms.(2)

Introducing Misty Duo

This is where a targeted nasal spray can make all the difference. For patients unresponsive to oral antihistamines, or those with moderate-to-severe hayfever; contemporary guidelines and evidence consistently show that intranasal therapies - especially combination antihistamine-steroid intranasal sprays - provide greater overall symptom control and faster onset than oral antihistamines. (2) (3)

Misty-Duo Allergy Relief is designed to provide rapid, long-lasting relief of nasal hay fever symptoms. Its dual-action formula starts working in as little as 5 minutes, which means you don’t have to wait to get back to your day, whether you’re heading to work, enjoying a run, or simply trying to get a peaceful night's sleep. (3) (4)

Tips to Beat the Pollen Count

In addition to using a fast-acting nasal spray, here are a few simple tips to help you manage hay fever season:

  • Check the daily pollen count: Stay informed about high-pollen days in your area and plan your outdoor activities accordingly.

  • Keep windows closed: This is especially important during high-pollen seasons to prevent allergens from entering your home.

  • Wash your hands and face: After being outside, a quick wash can help remove pollen particles.

  • Dry bedding and clothing indoors: Fabric can easily catch pollen while they are drying and result in concentrated exposure.

Enjoy Spring, With Less Sniffles

Don't let hay fever hold you back from enjoying the beauty of the seasons. By understanding your allergies and choosing a fast-acting, effective solution, you can find the relief you need to live life to the fullest.

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References

(1)   (https://www.allergy.org.au/hp/papers/allergic-rhinitis-clinical-update?highlight=WyJkb21lc3RpYyJd), you know how much they can disrupt your life, from outdoor activities to a good night’s sleep.

(2)   (https://www.allergy.org.au/images/stories/pospapers/ar/ASCIA_HP_Clinical_Update_Allergic_Rhinitis_2024.pdf) page 13 

(3) Misty-Duo®Allergy Product Information

(4) Bousquet J et al. J Allergy Clin Immunol Prac 2018;6(5):1726-1732 (Funded by Meda Pharma GmBH and Co KG)

Liam Warrener