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Hayfever in the United Kingdom.

V Varney1

  • 1Department of Allergy and Clinical Immunology, National Heart & Lung Institute, London, U.K.

Clinical and Experimental Allergy : Journal of the British Society for Allergy and Clinical Immunology
|November 1, 1991
PubMed
Summary

Grass pollen allergy, or hayfever, is a growing concern in the UK. While new antihistamines and corticosteroids offer relief, immunotherapy is reserved for severe cases due to potential risks.

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Area of Science:

  • Allergy and Immunology
  • Environmental Health

Background:

  • Seasonal allergic rhinoconjunctivitis (hayfever) is primarily caused by grass pollen in the UK.
  • The prevalence of hayfever is increasing, with unknown underlying reasons.
  • Current treatments include non-sedating H1-selective antihistamines and local corticosteroids.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the current understanding and management of grass pollen allergy in the UK.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of epidemiological data and therapeutic advancements.
  • Analysis of treatment options including pharmacotherapy and immunotherapy.

Main Results:

  • Grass pollen allergy is the leading cause of hayfever in the UK.
  • Therapeutic advances include non-sedating antihistamines and local corticosteroids.
  • Immunotherapy is effective for refractory cases but limited by systemic reaction risks.

Conclusions:

  • Grass pollen allergy is a significant and increasing public health issue in the UK.
  • Pharmacological treatments represent important advances in managing hayfever.
  • Immunotherapy remains a specialized treatment option for severe, medication-resistant hayfever.

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