The latest idea behind eating locally produced honey is that the honey will contain the nearby pollens that are setting off your hayfever and that eating ingesting a small dose will set off body's immune system - but no good if you're allegic to grass pollen.
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Antihistamines
These work by blocking the effects of histamine, a body chemical produced during an allergic reaction and responsible for causing the eyes and nose to become inflamed and irritated.
This treatment is good at reducing sneezing fits, a runny nose and itchy eyes but has little effect on a blocked nose. Some of the so-called first generation antihistamines are known to cause drowsiness - they cross the blood-brain barrier to block histamine in the brain, where it helps to keep people alert.
Remedies containing first-generation antihistamines include Aller-Eze, Piriton, Haymine and Histergan syrup.
Newer versions of the medication were thought to have no sedative effects, but a study of more than 40,000 patients by doctors at Southampton University's drug safety research unit last year found that even some of these cause slight drowsiness.
The least sedative of those on the market seem to be Clarityn and Zirtek, neither of which readily cross the blood-brain barrier, and the nasal spray Rhinolast.
Topical treatments
These are applied locally to the nose and eyes, from the first sign of symptoms right through the hay fever season.
Anti-inflammatory corticosteroids come in the form of nasal aerosols or sprays and are available either on prescription or over the counter as products such as Beconase Hay Fever.
They are particularly effective for treating sneezing, running nose, itching and nasal blockages. Topical anti-allergy agents for itchy mouth and eyes or a runny nose often contain a short-acting substance called sodium cromoglycate, which means they need to be applied four times daily for optimum relief.
Immunotherapy
Campaigners are trying to get this treatment to be made available on the NHS again.
Until January, hay fever sufferers could undergo immuno-therapy, a series of injections with small doses of pollen allergens over three years.
Though it appeared to be effective at reducing symptoms for up to five years, the Medical Controls Agency (MCA) decided to ban immunotherapy until further clinical trials are carried out to prove its efficacy and safety.
Experts are concerned that the medication's withdrawal will cause problems for patients with extreme hay fever.
'This treatment has been shown to work for severe hay fever sufferers when other remedies have failed,' says Dr Pamela Ewan, president of the British Society for Allergy and Clinical Immunology. 'Research shows that after seven years, some sufferers found that their symptoms had completely disappeared.'
Xolair
This new treatment is set to revolutionise the treatment of hay fever. It could be available by next year if its safety is approved by the MCA.
Xolair is the first drug of its kind to target an antibody called Immunoglobin E (IgE), which is responsible for triggering the allergic reaction in both asthma and hay fever.
The drug works by binding to IgE and acting early in the inflammatory process so that symptoms are reduced.
If it is approved, it will be available on prescription only.
Doctors will inject Xolair into the sufferer once or twice a month, depending on their weight and levels of IgE.
Hay fever guard
A tiny air filter designed to fit neatly into hay fever sufferers' nostrils is about to go on sale in the UK.
The British-designed Hay Fever Guard could bring relief to anyone who is forced to endure the summer with a blocked or runny nose.
According to its designer, forensic pathologist Adrian Soper, there was a 100 per cent success rate in trials of 120 people.
The clear plastic clip fits under the nose, and two small filters go into each nostril where they block pollen before it reaches the airways.
According to manufacturers, the Hay Fever Guard should be on sale at chemists by the end of July.
Food
Naturopaths suggest that some foods can help alleviate the symptoms.
Foods with a natural anti-inflammatory action - those high in C such as citrus fruit and blackcurrants - are thought to relieve congestion.
One plant which can help with hay fever symptoms is nettle. Some alternative therapists suggest drinking nettle tea for relief.
Eating a tablespoon of locally produced honey every day for three months leading up to the hay fever season is also believed to help sufferers become desensitised to pollen.
However, it is worth bearing in mind that most of the pollens associated with hay fever come from grass or trees, which are not used by bees to make honey.
Some sufferers find that certain foods, especially dairy products, may worsen their symptoms by triggering the immune system and causing mucus formation in the nose.
So it is worth cutting down on cow's milk, cheese and yoghurts if this is a problem.