How to recognize when you are feeling sick.

Hay fever season is right around the corner, but after two years’ worth of social distancing and lockdowns, many still suffer from winter chills because our immune systems have been lower than usual. We still have COVID-19 despite vaccinations. These health issues can all have similar symptoms, so we want to help you navigate the next few weeks as smoothly and healthily as possible.

Hay Coldr:

It is what causes it?

Hay fever is commonly thought to be an allergic reaction to pollen. However, it can also include a response to allergens like dust mites or animal hair. Hay fever is most severe between March and September because of the high pollen count and the weather. However, some people experience it all year. Your immune system recognizes an innocuous airborne substance as dangerous and produces antibodies. This can cause fever. Fever is caused by your immune system identifying the substance as harmful and releasing chemicals like histamine into the bloodstream.

What are the signs?

Hay fever symptoms include itchy eyes and throat, postnasal drainage, itchy eyes, red eyes, swelling, dry eyes, fatigue, blocked sinuses, shortness of breath, red eyes, watering, red eye, headaches, itchy eyes, itchy eyes, and tiredness.

What’s the treatment?

Seasonal hay fever can be treated with over-the-counter antihistamines. The steroid injection can be used to treat severe cases of hay fever. It does not require the use of tablets, sprays, or any other medication. This treatment is only available in private clinics like The Skylab  Clinic Group. See the website for more information www.skylabclinic.com

Common cold:

It is what causes it?

There are more than 200 viruses that can cause common colds, with the most prevalent being rhinoviruses. The majority of people who get colds are in the winter or spring. It is possible to catch it at any time of year. Because of Covid-19 precautions, it is possible that this year’s common cold virus will be more prevalent.

What are the signs?

The symptoms include running nose, sore throat, and coughing. However, people can continue to live their normal lives.

What’s the treatment?

Paracetamol and ibuprofen are usually used to treat aches or fevers. A decongestant spray or tablet can be used to clear a blocked nose.

Covid-19:

Why are we still concerned about it?

Despite vaccines being updated and rules changing, COVID-19 remains because of new variants that could make vaccines less effective and/or cause severe diseases that are resistant to antivirals. COVID-19 can still be contracted even if you have been vaccinated.

What are the signs?

There are many symptoms that can be experienced, including fever, chills, chest pain, shortness or complete collapse, fatigue, muscle or backaches, headaches, and sore throat.

What is Long Covid?

Covid-19 can lead to symptoms that last for weeks or months after the initial infection has passed. This is known as Long Covid. Referring to a specialist rehabilitation center can help you manage your symptoms and aid recovery.