Taking control of your hay fever means understanding your symptoms and appropriate treatment options. Take this short quiz to find out which allergy products may be appropriate to help manage your hay fever symptoms.
Do you experience any of these hay fever symptoms?
Have you been diagnosed with asthma?
Inform your doctor if you have hay fever so
your doctor can help you manage both your
asthma and hay fever effectively.
If you are unsure whether you have asthma, speak to your doctor.
On a scale of 1 to 10, how bothersome are your hay fever symptoms when they are at their worst?
0 = Not bothersome at all 10 = Very bothersome
When deciding whether your symptoms are bothersome, consider this:
When your hay fever symptoms are at their worst, do they impact your
sleep, daily or social activities, work/school performance or your overall
quality of life?
Not bothersome at all
Very bothersome
How long have you experienced these symptoms for?
Your responses indicate that you should be treated as a mild hayfever sufferer. The following products may be appropriate for you.
The presence of two or more symptoms is suggestive of hay fever, but in some cases people
with hay fever may only be experiencing one symptom. Some symptoms can also be
indicative of a cold. Unsure if you have hay fever or a cold?
Speak to your pharmacist or doctor to confirm your diagnosis and best treatment option(s).
Razene® (cetirizine HCl 10 mg). Pharmacy Only Medicine. For the relief of allergies.
Take only as directed. If symptoms persist see your doctor. Consumer Medicine Information
is available at
www.medsafe.govt.nz.
Razene® is a Viatris company trade mark, Viatris
Limited, Auckland.
Your responses indicate that you should be treated as a
moderate to severe hay fever sufferer. The following
product may be appropriate for you.
Speak to your pharmacist or doctor to confirm your diagnosis and best treatment option(s).
The presence of two or more symptoms is suggestive of hay fever, but in some cases people
with hay fever may only be experiencing one symptom. Some symptoms can also suggest a
cold. Unsure if you have hay fever or a cold?
It's likely that you may not have hay fever.
Speak to your doctor or pharmacist for
individual medical advice and diagnosis. You can
also find out more about hay fever
here.
Your responses indicate that you should be treated as a moderate hay fever sufferer. The following product may be appropriate for you.
Speak to your pharmacist or doctor to confirm your diagnosis and best treatment option(s).
The presence of two or more symptoms is suggestive of hay fever, but in some cases people
with hay fever may only be experiencing one symptom. Some symptoms can also suggest a
cold. Unsure if you have hay fever or a cold?
Your responses indicate you should be treated as a
severe hay fever sufferer. The following product may be
appropriate for you.
Speak to your pharmacist or doctor to confirm your diagnosis and best treatment option(s).
The presence of two or more symptoms is suggestive of hayfever, but in some cases people with hayfever may only be experiencing one symptom. Some symptoms can also be indicative of a cold. Unsure if you have hayfever or a cold?
Your responses indicate that you should be treated as a
mild hay fever sufferer. The following product may be
appropriate for you.
The presence of two or more symptoms is suggestive of hay fever, but in some cases people
with hay fever may only be experiencing one symptom. Some symptoms can also be
indicative of a cold. Unsure if you have hay fever or a cold?
Speak to your pharmacist or doctor to confirm your diagnosis and best treatment option(s).
Razene® (cetirizine HCl 10 mg). Pharmacy Only Medicine. For the relief of allergies.
Take only as directed. If symptoms persist see your doctor. Consumer Medicine Information
is available at www.medsafe.govt.nz. Razene® is a Viatris company trade mark, Viatris
Limited, Auckland.
Hay fever and a common cold are different in their symptoms, causes, duration and treatment1,2,3
Hay fever
Common cold
Symptoms
Makes eyes itchy, watery
and irritable
Does not cause fever
Does not typically affect the eyes
May cause fever but
quite rare
Causes
An allergen, such as pollen,
dust, mould or animal dander
A virus
Onset of
symptoms
Almost immediately
Gradually
Lasts for
For as long as you are
exposed to the allergen
Usually 10 days or less
Common Treatments
Antihistamine tablets, nasal
sprays, decongestants, saline
sprays and immunotherapy.
Rest, water and over-thecounter
medicines
Symptoms
Hay fever
Makes eyes itchy, watery
and irritable
Does not cause fever
Common cold
Does not typically affect the
eyes
May cause fever but quite rare
Causes
Hay fever
An allergen, such as pollen,
dust, mould or animal dander
Common cold
A virus
Onset of
symptoms
Hay fever
Almost immediately
Gradually
A virus
Duration
Hay fever
For as long as you are
exposed to the allergen
Common cold
Usually 10 days or less
Treatment
Hay fever
Antihistamine tablets, nasal
sprays, decongestants, saline
sprays and immunotherapy.
Common cold
Rest, water and over-thecounter
medicines
Hay fever and a common cold are different in their symptoms, causes, duration and treatment1,2,3
Hay fever
Common cold
Symptoms
Makes eyes itchy, watery
and irritable
Does not cause fever
Does not typically affect the eyes
May cause fever but
quite rare
Causes
An allergen, such as pollen,
dust, mould or animal dander
A virus
Onset of
symptoms
Almost immediately
Gradually
Lasts for
For as long as you are
exposed to the allergen
Usually 10 days or less
Common Treatments
Antihistamine tablets, nasal
sprays, decongestants, saline
sprays and immunotherapy.
Rest, water and over-thecounter
medicines
Symptoms
Hay fever
Makes eyes itchy, watery
and irritable
Does not cause fever
Common cold
Does not typically affect the
eyes
May cause fever but quite rare
Causes
Hay fever
An allergen, such as pollen,
dust, mould or animal dander
Common cold
A virus
Onset of
symptoms
Hay fever
Almost immediately
Gradually
A virus
Duration
Hay fever
For as long as you are
exposed to the allergen
Common cold
Usually 10 days or less
Treatment
Hay fever
Antihistamine tablets, nasal
sprays, decongestants, saline
sprays and immunotherapy.
Common cold
Rest, water and over-thecounter
medicines
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Reference: Sybilski AJ. Visual analogue scale, A simple tool for daily treatment monitoring in allergic rhinitis. Pediatria I Medycyna Rodzinna 2018.;14(3):277-81.
