There are three types of treatment for hayfever:
Many anti-histamine tablets are available from the chemists without waiting to see a doctor first.
- anti-histamine tablets
- steroid sprays to be used in the nose
- anti-allergy injections
They stop your body's defence system from reacting badly to the pollen.
Some types of these tablets can make make you feel sleepy - so it's important to have them checked first.
Nose sprays only help that part of the body and most need to be used twice a day.
In severe cases your doctor can give you an anti-allergy injection.
These are given over a number of years and offer long-term protection from allergies.