Weekly round-up: When should I start taking hay fever tablets?

When should I start taking hay fever tablets? [View in browser]( [Patient](   ☰✕ [Latest features]( [Symptom checker]( [Topics](   Welcome to our pick of the latest Patient features   There's pollen in the air and If you get hay fever here’s why you may want to start taking tablets now. Next we will get you thinking about the best brain exercises to help sharpen your mind and keep you healthy. We’re also looking at why women might benefit from a menopause check at 40 and what you could ask your doctor about.  In this week’s video, find out what happens when you get boils in your ear. Remember, you can access even more articles, recipes and videos at [Patient.info](.   Dr Krishna Vakharia, Clinical Director, Patient. Featured this week [When should I start taking hay fever tablets?]( [When should I start taking hay fever tablets?]( Is it too early to start taking hay fever tablets? Experts reveal that these work best when started ahead of hay fever season - before the symptoms irritate 1 in 5 of us in spring and summer. [Read more]( You might have missed [The best brain exercises to sharpen your mind]( [The best brain exercises to sharpen your mind]( [Do you need a menopause check at 40?]( [Do you need a menopause check at 40?]( Featured video [[ratio]  ]( [What happens when you get boils in the ear canal?]( A small boil (furuncle) that occurs in the ear canal can be very painful. It usually clears without treatment. However, painkillers and antibiotic medicines are sometimes needed. [Watch here]( [Flu]( [Flu]( [Patient]( [Twitter]( [Facebook]( [YouTube]( [Pinterest]( [Instagram](   © Egton Medical Information Systems Limited. Registered in England and Wales.   Registered number: 02117205 Registered office: Fulford Grange, Micklefield Lane, Rawdon, Leeds LS19 6BA. Patient is a UK registered trade mark.   Why have I received this email?   These newsletters are sent to a broad range of Patient users who have opted in to receiving marketing materials. We send newsletters highlighting common issues and ailments which are likely to be of general interest to our users. These newsletters may be sponsored by third parties, who may offer services in relation to the relevant conditions in the newsletters. They are generic and not sent based on anything in your medical record or that you may have discussed with your doctor. However, if you'd rather not receive them, you can [unsubscribe here](.   [Terms & conditions]( [Privacy policy]( [Support](