Trutek Corp Ltd produces two nasal gel products, NasalGuard AllergieBLOCK Gel and Cold&FluBLOCK Gel, to prevent seasonal and pet allergies and cold/flu viruses. The gels form a protective barrier in the nose and have been clinically proven to be drug-free and safe alternatives to medication. Allergies affect millions in the UK and can cause nasal congestion especially in children, impacting their sleep. The document provides information on the company and products and discusses common allergens and symptoms.
2. ▪ Company Overview
▪ Product Offerings
▪ About Allergies in the UK
▪ About Seasonal & Pets Allergy and Cold & Flu
▪ Allergy & Kids
Contents
3. Company Overview
The story of Trutek Corp / NasalGuard started
about 20 years ago. First introduced in the US
& Canada in 2003, then the NasalGuard®
AllergieBLOCK Gel was originally called Aller-
Aid. Trutek/NasalGurad expanded its
operations to Europe in 2005, launching in
Germany with the name “Allergoprävent” and
in the UK, NasalGuard gel is sold as
AllergieBLOCK® along with a sister product
called Cold&FluBLOCK®.
4. Products Overview – NasalGuard
NasalGuard® AllergieBLOCK Gel is allergy relief through a non-
drowsy, nondrug gel that creates an invisible barrier around your
nasal passages which protects against pollen, pet dander, dust
and other airborne allergens from entering your body. If you
would like to prevent allergy symptoms like sneezing, nasal
congestion and itchy or runny nose then use NasalGuard gel
early and often. Achieve freedom from allergies with NasalGuard
AllergieBLOCK Gel!
5. Products Overview – Cold&FluBLOCL Gel
NasalGuard® Cold&FluBLOCK Gel is a non-drowsy,
nondrug gel that creates a personal air filter around your nose to
protect against airborne viruses. If you would like to reduce the
likelihood of getting sick from cold and flu viruses then use
NasalGuard gel before symptoms begin and throughout the cold
and flu season. Avoid suffering with NasalGuard
Cold&FluBLOCK Gel!
6. Allergy Prevention Vs. Treatment
An old proverb says "An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure".
Why spend time, money, energy, and sometimes even pain, treating
allergy symptoms after they occur?
As you know, most allergy medications (pills and sprays) on the market
treat allergy symptoms after the suffering starts. But as soon as the
medicine starts to wear off, those symptoms start coming back in full
force…because typical allergy products mask symptoms rather than
eliminate them. Sometimes these “cures” even cause worse side effects.
7. About the Safety & Benefits of NasalGuard
Of course, all NasalGuard products are MHRA registered and are safe for everyone in the family -
including children of all ages, pregnant women, nursing moms and the elderly. NasalGuard technology is
patented. The gel captures airborne particles using slight electrostatic charges. Remember, just like
sunscreen; apply NasalGuard Gels before entering areas with airborne allergens or viruses.
8. How To Use NasalGuard
NasalGuard® Gel is breakthrough technology to prevent allergens from entering
the nose. Allergens blocked include pollen, ragweed, dust mites, pet dander and
house dust.
NasalGuard Gel is a clinically proven, preventative, drug-free gel easily applied
on the exterior skin outside of the nose around the nostrils and above the upper
lip - either below or above makeup. NasalGuard gel is invisible, non-greasy and
dries to the touch.
Apply NasalGuard as directed for at least 4 to 5 days in order to experience its
optimal effects and benefits.
9. Allergy Statistics in the UK
An allergy is a chronic condition involving an abnormal reaction to an
ordinarily harmless substance called an allergen. Typical allergens
include pollen, ragwort, ragweed, pet dander, mold and dust mites. As
many as 18 million people in the United Kingdom — about 1 in 4, suffer
from hay fever allergies. This includes millions of children.
Sources:
Office for National Statistics Population, 2012.
Study by Professor Jean Emberlin, Director of the National Pollen and Aerobiology Research Unit. 2000 April. AllergyUK.org.
10. Allergy Causes & Symptoms
Allergy symptoms occur when your immune system overreacts to an
allergen—something that usually is harmless, such as plant pollen,
dust mites, molds or animal dander. If you have an allergy, your
immune system acts as if the allergen was dangerous, releasing
chemical called histamine that causes allergy symptoms. If the
allergen is something you breathe in from the air, your reaction will
most likely affect your nose, eyes or lungs. Allergy symptoms will
vary depending on the type of allergen.
11. Seasonal Allergic Rhinitis
Seasonal allergic rhinitis or ‘hay fever’ literally means inflammation of the nose,
and is most often caused by pollen carried in the air during different times of the
year. Hay fever symptoms tend to peak in the spring and fall. Ragweed, tree,
grass and weed pollen are all common sources of seasonal hay fever. Allergic
rhinitis can also be triggered by common indoor allergens such as the dried skin
flakes or saliva found on pet dander, droppings from dust mites and mold spores.
This is called perennial rhinitis because symptoms typically occur year-round -
365 days. In addition to allergen triggers, symptoms may also occur from irritants
such as smoke and strong odors, or to changes in the temperature and humidity
of the air. This happens because allergic rhinitis causes inflammation in the nasal
lining, which increases sensitivity to inhalants.
12. Why Need Hay Fever
Hay fever" is a century-old term that has come to describe the symptoms of
allergic rhinitis, especially when it occurs in the late summer.
However, the symptoms are not caused by hay (ragwort/ragweed is one of the
main culprits) and are not accompanied by fever. So, the term "allergic rhinitis" is
more accurate. Similarly, springtime symptoms are sometimes called "rose fever,"
but it's just coincidental that roses are in full-bloom during the grass-pollinating
season. Roses and other sweet-smelling, showy flowers rely on bees, not the
wind, for pollination. Not much of their pollen gets into the air to cause allergies.
13. About Pets Allergy
Almost 46% of UK households own pets (13 million households), and
about 27 million of these pets are cats and dogs. Unfortunately, millions
of human pet owners have an allergy (allergic rhinitis) to their animals.
The proteins found in a pet's dander, skin flakes, saliva and urine can
cause an allergic reaction or aggravate asthma symptoms in some
people. Also, pet hair or fur can collect pollen, mold spores and other
outdoor allergens.
14. Cold & Flu Allergy
The common cold can be caused by more than 200 viruses; however, usually it is
the Rhinovirus or Corona virus which causes more than 60% of the common cold
incidents. Rhinovirus enters your body mostly through your nose and some
through the mouth. Common symptoms of the cold are stuffy and runny nose,
sore throat and sneezing. Children get colds 5 to 6 times per year probably
because of close contact with other children during the day and a lower immune
system, while adults get colds 2 to 3 times per year. On average, women
between the ages of 20 and 30 get more colds than men, possibly because of
their regular close proximity to children.
15. Children with Allergies
An estimated 16 million people in UK suffer from hay fever
allergy. In most people, allergies first appear during infancy or
childhood. Allergic disorders rank first among children’s chronic
diseases. Any child may become allergic, but children from
families with a history of allergy are more likely to be allergic.
Children may inherit the tendency to become allergic from their
parents, but only some of them will develop an active allergic
condition.
16. Kids Nasal Congestion Relief
Allergies are the most common cause of chronic nasal congestion in
children. Sometimes a child's nose is congested or blocked to the point
that he or she breathes through the mouth, especially while sleeping.
This may also cause the child to not get a restful night’s sleep and then
be tired the next day. If the congestion and mouth breathing are left, they
can cause abnormal changes the way the teeth and the bones of the
face grow. Taking precautions and applying NasalGuard®
AllergieBLOCK Gel is an easy way to block allergens from entering a
child’s nose.
17. Thank You
Trutek Corp / NasalGurad
528 Hyde Park Hayes 3
11 Millington Road, Hayes,
Middlesex UB3 4AZ UK
Phone: 44-7445347109
Email: info@nasalguard.co.uk
