Peter
45 year old hayfever and sinusitis sufferer

Hay fever had been a problem for Peter since he was a teenager. During spring and early summer, Peter suffered from streaming, swollen eyes, sneezing fits that could last for minutes at a time and a constantly blocked nose. He tried many brands of antihistamine medication, but those that did help made him drowsy and he would have to take time off work.

He enrolled in a Buteyko course out of desperation and started to learn the method in the height of the hay fever season. Peter struggled to get the condition under control, but with perseverance he found that he made an improvement and didn't have to resort to using medication.

His sinusitis virtually disappeared; there were fewer handkerchiefs to wash and Peter's voice became less nasal. Instead of suffering from several colds during the winter, Peter didn't catch any, and his sense of smell improved. One of the best results from the Buteyko course Peter feels was that it enabled him to sleep far better.

"The method was not easy for me at first, but the long-term results have proved really useful. I still sometimes have a bit of trouble in the hay-fever season, but I now feel better equipped to help myself 'through it, and more confident about applying the Buteyko techniques before it becomes to bad. Even during the rest of the year Buteyko has made a significant difference in my health and having a good nights sleep is wonderful".