Frequent Runny Nose and Sneezing from Allergies: Causes, Tips & Top Relief Options
A frequent runny nose and persistent sneezing might seem like minor annoyances at first, but when they start interfering with your daily life, they could point to a common culprit — allergies.
Whether you’re sneezing your way through spring or sniffling all year long, understanding what’s causing your symptoms and how to manage them can make a world of difference.
What Causes Sneezing and a Runny Nose from Allergies?
These symptoms are often the result of allergic rhinitis, commonly known as hay fever. When your immune system overreacts to harmless substances like pollen, pet dander, dust mites, or mould, it releases histamines. These chemicals cause inflammation in your nasal passages, leading to:
- Continuous sneezing fits
- A runny or blocked nose
- Post-nasal drip
- Itchy or watery eyes
Depending on the trigger, symptoms may be seasonal (like pollen in spring/summer) or perennial (year-round due to pets, dust, or mould)about Allergies.
How to Tell It’s Allergies — Not a Cold?
Unlike colds, allergies:
- Last longer (often weeks or months)
- Don’t cause fever or body aches
- Flare up in specific environments (e.g., around pets or outdoors)
- Often improve with antihistamines
If your runny nose seems never-ending and worsens with environmental exposure, allergies are the likely cause.
Tips to Reduce Sneezing and Runny Nose from Allergies
Avoid Triggers
- Keep windows closed during high pollen seasons
- Use HEPA filters in your home
- Wash your face and clothes after being outside
- Keep pets off bedding and upholstered furniture
- Regularly clean to reduce dust mites and mould
Strengthen Your Defenses
- Wear sunglasses outdoors to protect eyes from pollen
- Shower before bed to wash allergens from skin and hair
- Track pollen levels using apps or weather forecasts
Treatment Options: Relief from My Pharmacy
Thankfully, My Pharmacy offers a wide range of over-the-counter and prescription allergy medicine options to tackle allergy symptoms head-on.
Nasal Sprays
- Fluticasone Aqueous Nasal Spray 50mcg (150 dose)
Relieves nasal inflammation, congestion, and sneezing.
£17.49 - Nasacort Nasal Spray
Non-drowsy option that provides 24-hour symptom relief.
£7.99
Oral Antihistamines
- Treathay 120mg Fexofenadine Tablets
Non-drowsy and works within 1 hour. Great for sneezing and runny nose.
From £3.19 - Loratadine 10mg Tablets
Gentle yet effective for sneezing and itchy nose/eyes.
£3.99
Eye Drops for Associated Symptoms
- Optrex Hayfever Relief Eye Drops
Soothes itchy and watery eyes often accompanying nasal symptoms.
£9.99
Saline Sprays
- Sterimar Hay Fever & Allergy Relief (50ml)
100% natural sea water solution that flushes out allergens from nasal passages.
£4.79
When to Speak to a Professional
If your allergy symptoms persist despite using over-the-counter allergy relief, it may be time to:
- Get allergy tested to identify exact triggers
- Consider prescription treatments like Nasonex or Dymista
- Explore immunotherapy for long-term allergy control Hay fever treatments
Frequent sneezing and a runny nose may feel like part of life, but they don’t have to be. By understanding your triggers and choosing the right treatment — with trusted options from My Pharmacy — you can enjoy clearer breathing and a more comfortable day, every day.
Breathe easier. Sneeze less. Live better — with My Pharmacy.
