Allergy
Allergies included seasonal allergies, such as hayfever, along with perineal allergies such as to pets, dust, certain foods, chemicals and substances. Treatments for allergies include antihistamine tablets and steroid sprays. Please click on the link to start an online consultation for allergy treatments, or scroll down for further information.
An allergy is an overreaction by your body to anything which would normally be harmless. An allergy is when your body decides to fight back against these by releasing IgE which is part of your immune system. This is what causes symptoms we commonly associate with allergies such as itching, rashes, redness, swelling, runny noses, watery eyes, sneezing, etc.
For some people the reactions can even lead to anaphylaxis which is life-threatening and needs urgent treatment.
For some people the reactions can even lead to anaphylaxis which is life-threatening and needs urgent treatment.
An allergy is when your body fights back by releasing IgE causing an immune response, which causes the symptoms such as sneezing, runny eyes and nose, rashes and swelling. This is different to sensitivity or food intolerances.
Sensitisation is the first step to becoming allergic. When your body first sees a substance it can become sensitised to it. You can be sensitive to many things without realising and this won’t affect you at all. Sensitisation doesn’t mean you are allergic to something as your body doesn’t overreact. But if your body decides to fight the sensitivity, then this turns into an allergy.
Food intolerance is your bodies inability to digest food and is different to an IgE mediated allergy. Intolerance usually leads to symptoms such as upset stomach, diarrhoea, vommiting, wind and flatulance. However, if you have a food allergy, this will cause an IgE response with symptoms such as rashes, itching, hives, runny eyes and nose, and sometimes anaphylactic reactions such as swelling of the mouth, tongue, throat and breathing difficulty.
Sensitisation is the first step to becoming allergic. When your body first sees a substance it can become sensitised to it. You can be sensitive to many things without realising and this won’t affect you at all. Sensitisation doesn’t mean you are allergic to something as your body doesn’t overreact. But if your body decides to fight the sensitivity, then this turns into an allergy.
Food intolerance is your bodies inability to digest food and is different to an IgE mediated allergy. Intolerance usually leads to symptoms such as upset stomach, diarrhoea, vommiting, wind and flatulance. However, if you have a food allergy, this will cause an IgE response with symptoms such as rashes, itching, hives, runny eyes and nose, and sometimes anaphylactic reactions such as swelling of the mouth, tongue, throat and breathing difficulty.
Several treatments are available for treating allergies, ranging from antihistamine tablets and steroid nasal sprays. There are several treatments available over the counter for you to purchase.
Through our service, you can also obtain stronger, prescription-only treatments by completing our online consultation. Through this we can provide stronger antihistamines, such as Fexofenadine, aswell as more potent steroid nasal sprays, such as Mometasone. You must be over 18 to use this service.
Click here to browse our over-the-counter options, or scroll down for our available prescription-only treatments.
Through our service, you can also obtain stronger, prescription-only treatments by completing our online consultation. Through this we can provide stronger antihistamines, such as Fexofenadine, aswell as more potent steroid nasal sprays, such as Mometasone. You must be over 18 to use this service.
Click here to browse our over-the-counter options, or scroll down for our available prescription-only treatments.
Alternatives to our prescription-only treatments include
You can take measures to avoid allergens such as keeping doors and windows closed, avoiding going out when pollen is high, using anti-allergy bedding, installing anti-allergy filters in vacuums and air-purifiers.
- Over-the-counter antihistamines
- Over-the-counter Steroid nasal sprays
- Antihistamine creams and steroid creams to treat skin symptoms.
- Allergy eye drops
- Allergy testing to determine the cause of allergy symptoms
- Avoiding allergens
You can take measures to avoid allergens such as keeping doors and windows closed, avoiding going out when pollen is high, using anti-allergy bedding, installing anti-allergy filters in vacuums and air-purifiers.
Pharmassured offer a quick online assessment of your treatment needs via a short questionnaire. Our prescriber can assess your condition and if suitable prescribe your treatment which will be delivered directly to your door in discreet packaging.
We also offer an Allergy Testing Service which can help you determine your allergies making it easier for you to manage your condition.
You can also browse available over-the-counter allergy treatments from our online shop by clicking here.
We also offer an Allergy Testing Service which can help you determine your allergies making it easier for you to manage your condition.
You can also browse available over-the-counter allergy treatments from our online shop by clicking here.
