Combat hay fever symtoms

WHEN summer approaches, it means that hay fever season has also officially arrived. For the unlucky individuals afflicted with sneezing fits, runny noses and itchy eyes every year, it can be frustrating. However, with some precautions you can keep your symptoms at bay, or at least reduce their severity.

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Track pollen count

Pollen count varies day by day depending on the weather. Check the weather forecast to see the daily pollen count. It tends to be higher on warm and dry days and lower on cool and wet days, say experts. On warm and dry days, limit your time outdoors.

Keep clean

When you do venture outside, pollen can become attached to your hair and clothes.  Make sure to shower and wash your hair after arriving home. When pollen counts are recorded as being high, do not to dry your clothes outdoors.

Avoid grassy areas

Grassy areas can cause hay fever symptoms to spike. While it may be impossible to avoid grassy areas, if you know that you're particularly affected by grass it may be worth avoiding large grassy spaces.

Beware of car air

As well as being aware of the pollen count outdoors, you need to also take indoor air into account. If you’re travelling in a car, make sure that you keep your car windows closed during your journey. Investing in a pollen filter for the air vents in your car could do you a whole lot of good.

Medicate

There are different types of medicines that you can try, depending on what your doctor recommends. Antihistamine nasal sprays, antihistamine tablets, steroid nasal sprays and eye drops are all available at local pharmacies to stem hay fever symptoms. Allergy experts say that people with hay fever should take antihistamines before their symptoms start playing up. 

— The Independent