Allergies are horrible, especially hay fever and pet allergies which can lead you having swollen painful eyes, inflamed sinuses or asthma. So what can you do to help alleviate the worst effects of allergies?

Eye drops: Eye drops help by taking down the swelling in the eyes and giving relief. There are many different types from over the counter products to prescription drops. Like all allergy products, it’s about finding the product which suits you. Just because one kind of drops don’t work, it does not mean that all types of drops will not work.

Nasal sprays: Come in many forms including steroid nasal sprays. These can be very cost effective although steroids in any form can give you side-effects and these should be well understood before making the decision to take steroids.

Antihistamines: The most popular choice as they target the route cause of allergic reaction: histermine being realised into the body.

Inhaler: For those with severe breathing difficulties caused by allergies, inhalers can give relief.

Steroid tablets and injections: For those with severe allergic reactions, steroids are a final option but can have dramatic effects.

A combination of one of more of these methods should help any allergic reaction.