A Singer’s Guide to Hayfever Solutions
As a singer, the hayfever months can feel challenging, to put it mildly!
Here are some self-care tips designed to help.
Wear a mask whenever possible
Use a de-humidifier at home, especially in the bedroom
Wash your hands often, especially coming indoors, and try not to touch your face
Keep very WELL HYDRATED. Drink water little and often throughout the day
Try a saline nasal spray
Electro-acupuncture can help
Other rememdies/medications
Haymax around the nostrils and mouth
Pirinase Piriton spray
Pollinosan by A.Vogel
Talk to your Pharmacist/GP for further medications. I suggest you try these ones first, as they seem to be the least dehydrating, and have good anecdotal evidence from singers.
Flixonase - a mild steroid available over the counter. Start taking 1 month before hayfever season
Fexofenadine
Hayfever symptoms (rhinitis, itchy eyes, post-nasal drip, hoarseness, scratchy throat) are NOT always signs of a hayfever allergic reaction. They might be related to a gut imbalance or inflammation, menopausal histamine intolerance, hormonal imbalance or food intolerance. Consider working with a Nutritional Therapist to get to the root cause of your symptoms.
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