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Find lasting relief from severe hayfever with a safe, doctor-administered Kenalog injection — designed to keep you symptom-free for months.

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Fast, Long-Lasting Relief from Severe Hayfever

Severe Hayfever Treatment (Kenalog Injection)

For patients whose symptoms persist despite standard treatments

Hayfever (allergic rhinitis) can be mild for some people — and completely disabling for others.

Many patients experience:

blocked or runny nose
constant sneezing
red, itchy, watery eyes
fatigue and poor sleep
headaches
difficulty concentrating
worsening asthma symptoms

For some, symptoms become severe enough to interfere with work, exams, travel and quality of life.

If you have tried standard treatments without relief, you may be considering a Kenalog injection.

What Is Kenalog?

Kenalog is triamcinolone acetonide, a long-acting corticosteroid injection. It works by reducing inflammation in the body and can provide prolonged relief from severe hayfever symptoms.

Important to know:

Kenalog is not a first-line treatment.
It is not routinely recommended by the NHS for hayfever.
It may be appropriate for certain patients with severe, refractory symptoms who have failed standard treatments.
It must only be used after a clinical assessment to evaluate risks and benefits.

Our approach is cautious, evidence-informed and focused on safe prescribing.

A Quick Injection, Long-Lasting Benefits

Who Might Benefit From Kenalog?

Kenalog may be considered for patients who:

experience severe, persistent hayfever
have tried multiple medications without relief (antihistamines, nasal sprays, eye drops, montelukast, etc.)
have symptoms that significantly impair daily life
have upcoming exams, travel, events or periods where symptoms would be highly disruptive
cannot tolerate standard medications due to side effects

We will only offer it when standard treatments have been genuinely tried and failed.

Ideal for Severe or Resistant Hayfever Cases

Who Should Avoid Kenalog?

This injection may not be suitable if you have:

diabetes
uncontrolled high blood pressure
active infection
glaucoma
peptic ulcer disease
bone, joint or adrenal conditions
history of steroid complications
immunosuppression
recent live vaccines

During your assessment, we take a full history to determine if it is safe for you.

A Quick Injection, Long-Lasting Benefits

What Happens During Your Appointment

1. Consultation (Required)

You will have a GP consultation to review:

severity of symptoms
treatments already attempted
medical history
risk factors
current medications
any safety concerns

Ideal for Severe or Resistant Hayfever Cases

2. Discussion of Options

We will explore:

Optimising antihistamines
Combining nasal steroid + antihistamine sprays
Montelukast
Eye preparations
Stepwise medical management
Environmental triggers
Kenalog as a last-line option

3. Only if Appropriate — Injection Offered

If Kenalog is safe and clinically appropriate, we can provide it during the same visit.

4. Aftercare Advice

You will receive clear guidance on what to expect and when to seek medical review.

How Effective Is Kenalog?

Many patients experience significant improvement, sometimes lasting several weeks to months.

However:

Response varies between individuals
It does not cure hayfever
It is not guaranteed to relieve all symptoms
Repeat doses are not always advisable

We use the lowest effective dose and the fewest number of injections necessary.

Ideal for Severe or Resistant Hayfever Cases

Why Choose Rubicon Private Health?

Thorough assessment before prescribing
Careful risk–benefit discussion
Longer appointments
Safe medical oversight
Transparent decision-making
Clear aftercare and follow-up
A GP with strong experience in complex presentations and responsible prescribing

We prioritise safety above convenience — and will only offer Kenalog when it is genuinely the right option.