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Neil Shaw

Hay fever alert as pharmacists say now is the time to take action

With spring in the air and with the warmer weather on the way, independent pharmacy chain Well is urging hay fever sufferers to get ‘pollen protected’ by ensuring they are prepared for the hay fever season and have some medicine in their medication cabinets at home.

With hay fever medication usually working to optimum level before pollen is fully in the air and the onset of symptoms begin, now is the time for people to speak to their pharmacy team about the best course of action to ensure spring and summer isn’t ruined by misery caused by hay fever symptoms.

Ifti Khan, Well Superintendent Pharmacist said “If you have never experienced hay fever, it is easy to dismiss it as slightly watery, itchy eyes. But it can affect the whole respiratory system, is a miserable experience for many and is often a relentless allergy to deal with.

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