Private Hay Fever Injections Birmingham
Struggling with hay fever symptoms even after trying every tablet and spray? At The Oakley Medical Practice, we offer private hay fever injections for patients whose symptoms are severe and persistent. This shot can provide up to three months of effective relief in just one appointment.
Administered by our qualified doctors or nurses, this treatment is only offered after a thorough assessment to ensure it’s right for you. If you’re affected by hay fever during the spring and summer months, book a consultation with our medical professionals and experience season-long relief. With no waiting lists and flexible appointment times, you can get the care you need without delay.
Common Symptoms of Hay Fever
Hay fever, also known as allergic rhinitis, is an allergy to pollen that can cause:
- Runny nose with thin, watery discharge
- Itchy throat, nose and eyes
- Sneezing and coughing
- Watery or red eyes
- Feeling fatigued and tired due to poor sleep or ongoing discomfort
There are over 30 types of pollen that can cause hay fever. The main causes are tree and grass pollen in spring and summer and weed pollen year-round. Hay fever is more than a runny nose or itchy eyes. It’s the frustration of not enjoying sunny days or getting a good night’s sleep. If your symptoms are severe and other treatments aren’t enough, a hay fever injection could be your best solution.
How the Hay Fever Injection Works
The hay fever jab is a corticosteroid injection given to treat severe symptoms of hay fever. Once administered, the steroid injection is slowly released into the bloodstream over about three weeks. It will gradually supress the immune system’s overreaction to pollen and other allergens. This will reduce inflammation throughout the body, helping to ease symptoms such as sneezing, itchy eyes and a blocked nose.
Benefits of This Treatment
- One shot can reduce symptoms for the entire hay fever season (up to three months)
- Does not travel through the digestive system or the liver unlike oral medication
- Cost-effective compared to over-the-counter treatments and methods
Who Can Have the Hay Fever Injection?
At the Oakley Medical Practice, we offer the hay fever jab to patients who meet the following criteria:
- Aged 16 or over
- Suffering from severe and frequent hay fever symptoms
- Have already tried:
- Over-the-counter medications (antihistamines, nasal sprays)
- Prescription treatments from doctors
- Continue to experience symptoms that significantly affect your daily life.
Pricing
| Treatment | Price |
|---|---|
| Hay fever injection (one dose) | £85 |
Hay fever Injection Birmingham
The symptoms of hay fever can be at best annoying and at worst, debilitating. If there is something you can do to relieve the symptoms, why wouldn’t you? So, if you’re suffering from an itchy nose and eyes, a running nose and sneezing, book in with us for a hay fever injection in Birmingham. Hay fever injections are a steroid treatment that is safe when used appropriately, but it must only be administered by a qualified medical professional. At our practice, we want you to feel confident and fully informed before any treatment.
Our clinic address is:
The Oakley Medical Practice
52 Bishops Way
Sutton Coldfield
B74 4XS
For bookings or enquiries, please contact our reception at 0121 368 8104
Or, you can fill out our online enquiry form below, and a member of our team will review your enquiry and get back to you shortly. All messages are handled in strict confidence, and we’ll help you arrange the right appointment at a time that suits you.
Hay fever is a common allergy caused by exposure to pollen, dust mites and pet dander. The symptoms of hay fever closely resemble those of common colds and include coughing and sneezing, runny or blocked nostrils, itchy, red or watery eyes, throat, mouth, nose or ears, loss of smell, headaches and tiredness.
The hay fever vaccination reduces the severity of your symptoms and could even completely relieve them. It works by suppressing your immune system’s response to pollen and can help to increase your tolerance to it.
A common cold is caused by a virus. The symptoms can seem similar to hay fever, including a runny nose. However, with a cold the discharge may be thicker or discoloured. You may also have a sore throat, low-grade fever, body aches or fatigue even before other symptoms appear.
With hay fever, symptoms are different: itchy throat, itchy nose, itchy eyes, and thin, very runny discharge. A fever is uncommon with hay fever symptoms, and fatigue usually develops over a few weeks as sleep and daily function are affected.
Preventing hay fever while travelling involves a combination of avoiding allergens, managing exposure and using the right treatments.
- Check pollen forecasts: Research the areas you’re visiting to see which allergens are active during your trip.
- Minimise exposure: Keep windows closed in vehicles and hotels, and shower and wash your hair regularly whilst travelling.
- Use medications proactively: Make sure to pack over-the-counter antihistamines, nasal sprays and eye drops to help manage hay fever symptoms.
- Consider the hay fever vaccine: For people who suffer from moderate to severe hay fever, the hay fever vaccine can provide relief throughout your trip. This helps prevent symptoms from affecting your holiday or work travel, allowing you to enjoy your destination without sneezing, itchy eyes or congestion.
Hay fever, or perennial rhinitis, as it’s properly known, is caused by an allergen. There are two main types of hay fever: perennial (all year round) and seasonal.
Seasonal hay fever can start surprisingly early, even in January, with tree pollen, including older hazel and elm, peaking around February and March. Other trees such as willow, birch, ash, plane, oak and pine can trigger symptoms from March to May. Grass pollen peaks in June and July, and weed pollen from nettles or oilseed rape tends to be more prominent in July and August.
Perennial allergens include the house dust mite, pet dander and mould from damp environments.
Some triggers mimic allergic rhinitis but are not allergic, including sudden changes in temperature or humidity, physical activity, strong odours, smoke, severe air pollution, alcohol and spicy food.
At our practice in Sutton Coldfield, in Birmingham, hay fever injections are only offered if you have symptoms and if other treatments have not been effective. Before booking a hay fever jab, we will ask whether you are currently experiencing hay fever symptoms and whether you have already tried over-the-counter treatments such as antihistamines or nasal sprays. If your symptoms are ongoing and are not responding to these treatments, we can then assess your suitability for the hay fever injection and book you in.
You should consider consulting a GP if your hay fever symptoms are severe and persistent to the point where they are affecting your daily life. More specifically, if your symptoms are not improving with self-care measures and over-the-counter treatments, such as antihistamines, nasal sprays and simple lifestyle changes.
You should also speak to a GP if hay fever is triggering asthma symptoms, such as chest tightness, shortness of breath, wheezing or a persistent cough. They will be able to recommend further testing or hay fever treatments such as the hay fever injection.
Speak with one of our private GPs at The Oakley Medical Practice in Birmingham and we can discuss suitable hay fever treatment options.
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