Spring should be an uplifting time of year, but putting up with a blocked and stuffy nose can be enough to take the shine off.With all the joys of spring comes one major drawback: hayfever.Hayfever occurs when the immune system overreacts to allergens in theenvironment, which for many of us include airborne triggers such aspollen and mould spores.
Prolific at this time of year, these tiny particles can enter the noseand eyes, causing sneezing, a runny nose, headaches and itching of thenose, eyes, roof of the mouth and back of the throat.
While all these symptoms can drive you to despair, one of the mostmiserable consequences of hayfever is a blocked and stuffy nose.
COPING WITH ALLERGIES THIS SPRINGThere are ways to limit your exposure to pollen and manage symptoms when they occur:
- Avoid hanging clothes and bedsheets outside to dry, as they’ll collect pollen
- Plan outdoor activities for the afternoon when pollen counts are usually lower
- Have a shower after time spent outside (to wash off pollen from your clothes and hair)
- Use a nasal decongestant to unblock a stuffy nose – one of the most uncomfortable symptoms of hayfever.
OTRIVIN UNBLOCKS YOUR NOSE FASTThis spring, keep Otrivin handy. Otrivin provides 10 hours’ relief froma blocked nose so you can breathe easier during the day or night.
Because Otrivin is sprayed directly at the site of congestion, itbegins to work in minutes* and provides relief up to six times fasterthan a tablet.^
SOOTHES AND MOISTURISESOtrivin not only eases congestion to help air flow more easily.Otrivin’s moisturising properties help soothe dry noses, making it morepleasant to use.
OTRIVIN BENEFITS- Works up to six times faster than a tablet^
- Begins to work in as little as five minutes*
- Works right through the night as you sleep*
- Soothes and moisturises the nose
- Easy and convenient to use.
WHAT ABOUT SINUSITIS?A change of season can also trigger sinus problems. If you’ve ever feltdiscomfort and pressure behind your eyes and nose, which has becomeworse as you leant forwards, chances are you’ve experienced sinusitis.
Acute sinusitis is most commonly caused by a cold, but can also betriggered by seasonal allergies. It occurs within your sinus cavitiescausing swelling and pain and can often be accompanied by a blockednose.
*Otrivin Adult works in as little as 5-10 minutes and works up to 10 hours. ^Independent clinical studies show that oral phenylephrine 10mg starts to work within 30 minutes (reduction in nasal airway resistance). Ref: Kollar et al. (2007) Clinical Therapeutics; 29; 1057-1070. Otrivin Adult (xylometazoline hydrochloride 0.1%w/v) nasal spray/drops. For the relief of nasal congestion. Pharmacy Only Medicine. Always read the label and use only as directed. Consult your pharmacist if your symptoms persist, if you have side effects or if you require further information. Medicines have benefits and some may have risks. Novartis Consumer Health Australasia Pty Ltd. Australia and Auckland, NZ. ABN. 46 004 535 513.® Registered Trademark. TAPS NA4371
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