Botulinum toxin is used to treat hay fever in the phrase "hay fever tox." Instead of being injected into the skin, botulinum toxin is sprayed directly into the nasal tube, where it works to reduce the symptoms of hay fever. It is most frequently used to help relax the muscles that cause wrinkles in the face.

The botulinum toxin prevents nerve signals from travelling via the nasal canal, which causes the onset of hay fever symptoms.

Nasal symptoms include congestion, runny or blocked noses, sneezing, nasal itching, sinus pain or discomfort, and loss of smell are the most typical hay fever symptoms. Common signs of allergic rhinitis include eye irritation, eye redness, eye watering, headaches, and even daily drowsiness.

Most hay fever sufferers take their medication every day, especially in the spring and summer when grass pollen in the air is most common. On windy days, a lot of pollen may circulate, worsening the symptoms for those with allergic rhinitis. Treatments with botulinum toxin are a practical alternative because they offer long-lasting relief and can be combined with more traditional hay fever remedies.

Patients who desire a long-term remedy for their hay fever symptoms are best served by the botulinum toxin hay fever treatment. In order to prevent potential negative effects from oral medications and nasal sprays, some patients choose to have therapy with botulinum toxin. Therapies with botulinum toxin are also appropriate for people who have tried other available therapies but were unable to get adequate relief from the symptoms of allergic rhinitis.

One hour prior to your visit for treatment, we advise using a gentle strength FESS® nose & sinus wash for best results. You can get these at most pharmacies. Before receiving treatment, performing the nasal rinse enables the botulinum toxin to have better contact with the nasal channel, enabling more of the medication to target the nerves that cause your hay fever symptoms. Use of nasal sprays should be avoided for 24 hours before the surgery.

The procedure goes by quickly and painlessly. Each nostril receives a spray of the product through an atomiser made specifically for the nasal tube. There is no need for injections or needles.

For four hours after the treatment, avoid blowing your nose, using nasal sprays, and engaging in strenuous activity.

With this therapy, there is no need for recuperation time, and you can continue your regular activities right away (bearing in mind the aftercare process).

Due to the intensity of the symptoms, the dosage, and unique patient characteristics, the onset of results will vary from patient to patient. Typically, one to two weeks after treatment, patients start to feel better from their allergy symptoms.

The effects of hay fever treatment with botulinum toxin are temporary. Some people with seasonal allergic rhinitis (hay fever) only require this treatment to treat symptoms at the start of the hay fever season. Patients who endure symptoms all year round, on the other hand, choose to receive treatment every 4 to 8 weeks. The frequency of treatment can change based on the severity of your symptoms and the current hay fever season.

There haven't been any serious negative effects associated with this therapy recorded. However, in other instances, the remedy could not work to treat hay fever.

There is no downtime following a botulinum toxin hay fever treatment.

Depending on the dosage necessary—which is frequently decided by the severity of your symptoms—the cost of botulinum toxin hay fever therapy can change.

When hay fever season first begins, many people choose to receive just one treatment. Depending on the intensity of the hay fever season and their symptoms, some individuals may need a repeat treatment in 4 to 8 weeks.