severe hayfever - your treatment options in palma de mallorca
Hay fever (seasonal allergic rhinitis) is extremely common in Mallorca, particularly during the spring and early summer when pollen levels rise.
For some people, symptoms are mild and manageable with antihistamine tablets. However, others experience severe hay fever symptoms that significantly affect sleep, work, and daily life.
At The Huxley Practice in Palma de Mallorca, we offer medical assessment and treatment for severe seasonal allergies.
Our English-speaking GP clinic provides care for residents, expats and visitors across Mallorca.
hayfever in mallorca
Mallorca has a long pollen season due to the island’s climate and vegetation.
Many people experience worsening symptoms between March and June, although pollen levels can remain high throughout the summer.
This means patients often need more than just occasional antihistamine tablets to control symptoms.
treatment options for hayfever
Several treatments may help control hay fever symptoms.
Antihistamine Tablets
These medications reduce the allergic response and are usually the first treatment patients try.
Examples include:
cetirizine
loratadine
fexofenadine
Nasal Steroid Sprays
Nasal corticosteroid sprays can reduce inflammation in the nasal passages and improve congestion.
They are often recommended when antihistamines alone are not enough.
Eye Drops
Antihistamine eye drops may help relieve itching and irritation in the eyes.
Steroid Injection for Severe Hay Fever
For patients with severe seasonal allergies that do not respond to standard treatments, a steroid injection may be considered.
This injection contains a corticosteroid medication that reduces the body’s allergic response to pollen.
Many patients experience improvement within 24–48 hours, with relief lasting several weeks.
You can learn more about this option on our dedicated information page about hay fever injections available in Palma de Mallorca
when should you see a doctor?
You may benefit from medical assessment if:
symptoms are severe
over-the-counter treatments are not working
hay fever affects your sleep or work
symptoms occur every year during pollen season
A doctor can help review your treatment options and create a plan to manage symptoms effectively.
hayfever treatment in palma
The Huxley Practice provides English-speaking private medical care in Palma de Mallorca. For more information, see our About page.
Appointments are available for:
hay fever consultations
allergy treatment
steroid injections where appropriate
prescriptions and medical advice
If severe hay fever is affecting your quality of life during pollen season, we are happy to help.
Contact us via +34 651 981 633, hello@huxleymallorca.com, or book online now.
what are the symptoms of severe hayfever?
Hay fever (seasonal allergic rhinitis) is extremely common in Mallorca, particularly during the spring and early summer when pollen levels rise.
For some people, symptoms are mild and manageable with antihistamine tablets. However, others experience severe hay fever symptoms that significantly affect sleep, work, and daily life.
At The Huxley Practice in Palma de Mallorca, we offer medical assessment and treatment for severe seasonal allergies.
Our English-speaking GP clinic provides care for residents, expats and visitors across Mallorca.