Clinically reviewed by Dr Simon Khela
Hayfever, also known as seasonal allergic rhinitis, is an allergic reaction to airborne allergens such as grass, tree, or weed pollen. When these allergens are inhaled, the immune system mistakenly identifies them as harmful and releases chemicals like histamine, leading to symptoms such as sneezing, a blocked or runny nose, itchy eyes, and throat irritation.
Although hayfever is not usually a serious condition, it can significantly affect daily life, sleep quality, concentration, work performance, and overall wellbeing. Symptoms often worsen during spring and summer when pollen levels are highest, but some people experience symptoms throughout the year.
If over-the-counter medications are not providing adequate relief, it is worth speaking with a healthcare professional about alternative treatment options that may help you manage your symptoms more effectively.
Your visit begins with a proper conversation with one of our doctors covering what your symptoms are, how long they've been troubling you, which treatments you've already worked through, and your wider medical history. From there, the doctor carries out a clinical assessment to decide whether the treatment is right for you.
If it is, it can often be given there and then. The treatment itself takes only a moment, and you'll be kept under observation briefly afterwards as a standard safety measure. If it isn't the right call, you'll leave with alternative options to consider instead.
Not every patient will be suitable for every type of hayfever treatment. In some cases, the potential risks may outweigh the benefits, or there may be safer and more appropriate alternatives available. Hayfever treatment may not be suitable if:
If treatment is not suitable for you, your doctor will discuss alternative options to help manage your symptoms. The priority is always to ensure that any treatment offered is safe, appropriate, and tailored to your individual needs.
People travel to our Cambridge clinic from right across the county during the pollen season. We regularly see patients from Cherry Hinton, Trumpington and Chesterton, from the villages of Histon, Milton, Girton and Fulbourn, and from further out in Great Shelford and Sawston, as well as nearby towns including Ely, Newmarket, Royston and St Neots.
If you've been searching for a hayfever treatment near me, the clinic is easy to reach and keeps same-day appointments open throughout the season.
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Hayfever treatment at our Cambridge clinic costs £75
This includes your medical consultation and treatment where clinically appropriate.
Appointments can be booked online or by contacting the clinic directly to check availability.
Call: 0122 338 0754
Email: hello@privatemedicalclinic.co.uk
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We keep same-day appointments available at our Cambridge clinic throughout the pollen season, so in most cases you can be assessed and, if suitable, treated on the same day. Booking ahead helps secure a slot during busier periods.
Treatment at our Cambridge clinic starts from £75 and follows a medical consultation, which is required before anything can be offered so that a doctor can confirm whether the treatment is suitable for you.
Yes. Our clinic is located at Cambridge Country Club in Bourn, just outside Cambridge, with convenient road access from the city centre and surrounding villages. Patients regularly visit us from Cambridge, Ely, Newmarket, Royston, St Neots, and nearby areas throughout the hayfever season.
Before you go
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