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Visit your local Miles Pharmacy pharmacist for expert face-to-face advice and support for allergy treatment.
How Can Miles Pharmacy Help You with Allergies?
Come into Miles Pharmacy in Epsom for a free consultation with one of our trained experts as part of our Allergy Services.
Taking an allergy test at Miles Pharmacy is the best way to know for sure if you have an allergy and what type of allergen triggers it. It’s important to find out what you are allergic to so you can try to avoid allergens that trigger your allergies. These tests will help identify your specific allergies and, most importantly, our expert pharmacists will be able to find a treatment plan that works for you.
Through allergy testing and treatment, we can help you can reduce your symptoms and live a happier and more active life.
Allergy Causes
When an “invader” (allergens) enters your system that your body views as harmful, this may cause your body’s defense system to release histamines to protect your body. These histamines cause your allergy symptoms.
There are several different types of allergies that people suffer from. Substances that cause these reactions are called allergens which can be found in:
- Medication
- Food
- Insect bites
- Latex
- Mould
- Pet dander
- Pollen
Allergy Symptoms
Most allergy symptoms are generally mild though and can be easily treated with OTC and prescription medication.
- Rash or hives
- Itchiness
- Watery/red eyes
- Hay fever
- Runny nose
- Difficulty breathing
A severe allergic reaction, known as anaphylaxis, is less common, yet life-threatening emergency in which swelling in the throat prevents breathing.
Allergy Services at Miles Pharmacy
Get Your Allergy Tests in Epsom with Miles Pharmacy
If you are not sure what you’re allergic to, then it might be time for an allergy test at Miles Pharmacy in Epsom. We will walk you through everything from how the tests work to how they’re done, and why they are important.
Once you know what’s triggering your allergies, you’ll have the power to make healthier choices and live a happier life without being held back by allergies!
Treatment
Medications such as antihistamines, decongestants, or a combination of over-the-counter and prescription medications, are used to effectively treat allergy symptoms. Nasal sprays, saline irrigation, and inhalers also can be used to treat allergy symptoms.
Allergy medications available:
- Antihistamines: Claritin, Zyrtec, Benadryl, and Allegra
- Decongestants: Sudafed and Contact
- Nasal sprays: Flonase and Nasonex
Allergy Services & Treatment are available at Miles Pharmacy in Epsom. Miles Pharmacy will have your prescription medicine ready for in-store collection or free home delivery within two business days. Contact us at info@milespharmacy.co.uk with any inquiries or to book an appointment.
