At peak times it can be hard to avoid pollen, but here are a few sensible tips: If possible, try to stay indoors until after midday, particularly when the pollen count is high and on windy days Stay indoors during and just after thunderstorms, particularly if pollen counts are high. Information about pollen counts is [...]
It’s not certain why hay fever happens. But it does seem that there’s a lower risk in people who are exposed to animals early in life, people who grow up on a farm, or those who have lots of brothers and sisters!
For most people it’s about managing symptoms of hayfever (allergic rhinitis) and avoiding triggers. If you’ve got severe allergic rhinitis, it is possible to get a course of immunotherapy via an allergy specialist. Immunotherapy involves getting regular injections which, over 3-5 years, may result in desensitisation to the trigger- i.e. a cure, though it does [...]
Steroid injections used to be given for hayfever. Doctors no longer recommend this option because of the significant side effects of steroid use, and the fact that there are now many other effective, safer hay fever medications available.
When a big event like a wedding or holiday crops up, and your period is due at the same time, it can be very frustrating- it may affect how you feel physically and mentally, what activities you can take part in, and what clothes you can wear. In such situations, women quite often come to [...]
In most cases your ability to become pregnant returns the moment a contraceptive medication is stopped or withdrawn. However, in the case of the long acting progesterone injection or “Depo injection”, it can take quite a few months for the effects to wear off, and the return to fertility can be delayed for a number [...]
Erectile Dysfunction (ED) or impotence is the inability to get or keep an erection which is firm enough for sexual intercourse. Many men experience this issue now and then- for example if they are under stress. However, for some, it can be a more ongoing and troublesome problem, and if this is the case, it’s important [...]
A variety of issues can lead to erectile dysfunction: Reduced blood flow to the penis This is the most common cause of erectile dysfunction in men over 40 years. The arteries which take blood to the penis can become narrowed and the blood flow may be insufficient to cause an erection. Smoking, raised cholesterol and [...]
Erectile Dysfunction can be caused by a variety of medical and psychological issues. If you wish to access treatment for Erectile Dysfunction online it is very important to see a doctor first for a proper check-up and physical examination, to rule out any underlying conditions.
Several types of medication can lead to erectile dysfunction- so if you develop problems with getting or sustaining an erection soon after starting a new medication you should speak to your doctor (it's usually advisable not to stop any medication suddenly, without consulting your doctor). Common culprits include: Beta-blockers (eg propranolol, bisoprolol or carvedilol)- often [...]
