The best hay fever remedies 2022

With the return of warmer weather, high pollen counts and hay fever, many sufferers will head to the nearest pharmacy to find a cure, but which is best? Read on to find out

With around 18 million hay fever sufferers in the UK, the warmer months can be a terrible time for sufferers, with watery eyes and itchy noses.

dr Subashini M, Director of Science, Health & Wellness and Clinical Lead at Holland & Barrett, says: “In the UK, hay fever symptoms are mainly triggered by pollen from trees, grasses and weeds, as well as environmental molds. The time of year your symptoms flare up can give you an idea of ​​what type of pollen you are reacting to.”

Different types of pollen are more common than others at different times during the summer months. Tree pollen is the main cause from February to June and grass pollen, which is the most common hay fever trigger, from May to July. And then, from June to September, weed pollen appears.

As spring turns to summer and the good weather continues, many hay fever sufferers are forced indoors to avoid high pollen levels.

Luckily, there are a number of remedies that you can buy over the counter at your local pharmacy, online or at your local supermarket that are helping many sufferers to better manage their allergies.

Beconase Hay Fever Relief Nasal Spray

Best for a stuffy nose

This Beconase nasal spray offers an 8-in-1 instant hay fever relief, working within minutes to relieve a stuffy and stuffy nose for several hours.

Optrex soothing eye drops

Best for itchy eyes

Optrex Soothing Eye Drops relieve irritation from pollen, pet dander and dust mites. It contains natural plant extracts and is formulated with purified water.

The best hay fever remedies for 2022

1. Weleda Hay Fever Relief 20ml

Best for rhinitis

Weleda Hay Fever Relief is ideal for symptomatic relief, particularly for those suffering from allergic rhinitis, the allergy that causes sneezing, stuffy nose, itchy, red and watery eyes.

It is a homeopathic medicine used within the homeopathic tradition for symptomatic relief and is also suitable for vegans.

buy now out Holland & Beret (£11.49).

2. HAYMAX anti-pollen balm

Best for dust and pet allergies

One of the best ways to stop hay fever is to avoid breathing in pollen, and a simple balm can help act as a barrier against pollen getting into your nose.

HayMax is a natural, organic allergen barrier balm, sometimes referred to as a nasal balm, that is applied to the rim of the nostrils. It can also be applied to the bones of the eyes. HayMax has been proven to reduce pet dust and allergens, preventing over a third of pollen from entering the body.

buy now out Amazon (£4.99).

3. Beconase Hay Fever Relief Nasal Spray

Best for a stuffy nose

This Beconase nasal spray offers an 8-in-1 instant hay fever relief, working within minutes to relieve a stuffy and stuffy nose for several hours.

Effectively soothe symptoms such as stuffy nose, watery eyes, runny nose, sneezing, itchy eyes, itchy nose, red eyes and sinus discomfort with this decongestant nasal spray that works right where the problem starts, in the nose.

buy now out Amazon (£3.60).

4. Ultra Chloraseptic Antiseptic Throat Spray

Best for a sore throat

If you suffer from a sore or scratchy throat, a spray can help relieve your symptoms quickly.

This ultrachloraseptic anesthetic throat spray is used to relieve a sore throat.

The product contains local anesthetics that work quickly to numb a sore throat. It comes in the form of a spray with a rotating head applicator to help deliver the local anesthetic directly down the throat.

buy now out Boots (£5.99).

5. Antihistamine Allergy Relief by Piriteze

Best for long lasting relief

Just one Piriteze Allergy Relief tablet provides up to 24 hour relief from allergy symptoms.

Treat symptoms of hay fever and pet allergies, dust mites, mold allergies, and skin allergies that can cause itchy or watery eyes, sneezing, runny nose, hives, and some itchy rashes.

buy now out Amazon (£7.00).

6. Pycnogenol

Best natural remedy

For a natural alternative, try Healthspan Pycnogenol, which is made from a pine bark extract that may reduce histamine release to ease your allergy symptoms.

buy now out health span (£16.95).

7. Optrex Soothing Eye Drops

Best for itchy eyes

Red, itchy, or watery eyes are a telltale sign of hay fever, so effective drops can help relieve discomfort and fight inflammation.

Optrex Soothing Eye Drops relieve irritation from pollen, pet dander and dust mites. It contains natural plant extracts and is formulated with purified water.

buy now out Amazon (£5.35).

8. Sterimar Breathe Easy daily nasal spray

Best for ear, nose and throat disorders

Sterimar Breathe Easy Daily Nasal Spray is 100% natural seawater and the number one GP recommended brand. which is suitable for vegans and vegetarians

The nasal spray helps improve breathing, which can also help improve sleep quality. It cleans and eliminates impurities such as dust, mucus and allergens in the nasal passage.

It can also help prevent ear, nose and throat disorders by strengthening the defenses of the nasal mucosa.

buy now out Holland & Beret (£4.99).

9. Hay Fever Relief Kit

Best for all symptoms

The Hay Fever Relief Kit includes Sneeze Tincture – a calming combination of chamomile, elderberry and nettle.

The natural homeopathic combination treatment of Euphrasia, Allium Cepa, Nat Mur, Arsenic Alb and Histamine work together to combat your hay fever symptoms and relieve irritating symptoms such as itchy eyes, nose and throat, watery eyes, runny nose and sneezing fits.

The quercetin and vitamin C complex reduces allergic and inflammatory reactions, skin allergies and general allergic reactions, including pain control associated with inflammation.

buy it out The organic pharmacy (£45.00).

10. Avamy’s Hay Fever Relief

Best for allergic inflammation

Avamy’s nasal spray treats hay fever symptoms like house dust and pet dander.

Fluticasone furoate, the active ingredient in Avamys nasal spray, belongs to a group of corticosteroids (steroids) that reduce inflammation in the nasal passages caused by allergies.

buy it out chemist click (£12.89).

More information about allergies and sneezing in summer can be found here.