Different pollens can trigger hayfever at different times of the year and, potentially, if they are sensitive to all these different pollens, patients could be symptomatic from early January until October. Honorary consultant physician Dr Glenis Scadding advises that patients should start taking hayfever medication before their symptoms start and only stop taking it when their symptoms are likely to go away.
In this episode of the medical update podcast, Dr Scadding speaks to MIMS Learning’s medical editor Sangeeta about hayfever management. She discusses what sets allergic rhinitis apart from viral infections, how to identify red flags, and what type of antihistamine to choose.
She also highlights the benefits of combined intranasal sprays and the potential for sublingual immunotherapy to alter the long-term ‘allergic career’ of allergic rhinitis.
Educational objectives
After listening to this podcast, healthcare professionals should be better able to:
You can access the website version of this podcast, along with a list of key learning points, on MIMS Learning - and make notes for your appraisal. MIMS Learning offers hundreds of hours of CPD for healthcare professionals, along with a handy CPD organiser.
Please note: this podcast is presented by medical editors and discusses educational content written or presented by doctors, nurses and other healthcare professionals on the MIMS Learning website and at live events.
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