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Let us talk about medications and the main undesirable effects while dealing with vehicles of any kind.

1) Tranquilizers: These are consumed by people who want to lower their stress levels, anguish, anxiety and to recover the normal sleeping patterns. You may face a severe reduction in your attention and concentration power.

2) Antihistamines: they also interfere with the concentration and the attention that a person must keep driving cars or machinery. They are commonly used in medicines to relieve allergies, itching, dizziness and migraines. They also found in preparations to relieve colds and flu.

3) Analgesics: Used to treat chronic or severe pain, may cause drowsiness, blurred vision and mental confusion.

4) Drugs for Hypertension: This are the hypotensive drugs used to lower the blood pressure and are often consumed in combination with diuretics to increase urination, or beta-blockers to reduce the abnormal activity of the heart. May cause fatigue, weakness and fainting.

5) Stimulants: They artificially increase the physical and mental ability of a person and can cause mental instability when driving vehicles or machinery. Some amphetamine compounds in some weight loss medications and the caffeine used in some flu remedies may cause these effects.

6) Antidepressants: prescribed for depression can cause alterations in vision.

All the adverse effects of the six groups of drugs are enhanced by the consumption of alcohol, so consuming wine, beer etc, in those circumstances is very irresponsible.

Look for a specialist
Hay fever is actually a type of rhinitis that results from an allergic reaction to pollens. It’s seasonal, which means you will suffer from it only on certain times of the year and usually during the same season. The allergic reaction comes as a result of inhaling airborne pollens. It then causes symptoms such as wheezing, coughing and runny nose.

If you have been referring your medical problems to a general practitioner, then you might want to find a doctor who specializes in allergies. These doctors are referred to as allergists and they are better trained than a general practitioner in diagnosing and treating your hay fever. Do this if your symptoms are especially bad.

A GP will probably be able to help you with your condition but it will still be a good idea to talk to an allergist. Allergists are specialists who have trained for at least two years in the understanding and treatment of allergies. They are more likely to have a better grip on what your problem is and can guide you on what to do.

Ask for a referral from your GP
Your family doctor can help you locate a good allergist. Allergies are quite common and your GP probably has a list of fellow doctors who specialize in their diagnosis and treatment.

Ask friends and family for referrals
If you have any relatives or friends who also have problems with hay fever, ask who their doctor is. It’s likely you’ll find someone who can help you with your condition if he or she is a doctor trusted by a close family member or friend.