02/09/2026
Can hayfever actually be treated, or do you just have to get through spring?
It can be treated. Antihistamines can settle the reaction, but they don’t change what your body is reacting to. That’s why every spring can start to look much the same as the last.
Dr Aaron Chiw has a special interest in allergy and immunology. His approach starts with working out what you’re actually allergic to. Pollen, grasses, dust mites and mould can all cause similar symptoms, but they’re managed differently. Testing turns guessing into treating.
Beyond antihistamines, options may include preventative nasal treatments used correctly and, for suitable patients, allergy desensitisation. Desensitisation works with the immune system over time, rather than simply settling the symptoms each day.
And no, you don’t have to travel to Perth. We offer allergy desensitisation from Manjimup, working with an immunology specialist in Perth via telehealth. Keeping care local is the point.
If spring means three months of broken sleep, a blocked nose or asthma that reliably gets worse, it’s worth a conversation. That’s a quarter of your year, every year.