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12.06.2023 - 11:33 / dailyrecord.co.uk
As the UK begins to dip its toes into the warm weather this summer, there is one part of the arrival of the heat that many people dread.
While clear skies and sunny weather can be enjoyable, the high pollen count can be a pain for those who suffer with hay fever.
Hay fever is a common allergy among people, with symptoms including a tight chest, sneezing, coughing, a blocked nose and various aches in the face and jaw.
The allergy is caused by the release of pollen into the air, and there has been a high pollen count across the UK for days on end this month.
So while there is medication out there to reduce the symptoms of the allergy, there are plenty of ways people can reduce their suffering of hay fever.
Experts at Bed Kingdom have shared seven simple ways to reduce allergens throughout the home. These tips will help keep allergens outside and save you from waking up with red eyes, a blocked nose, and a scratchy throat.
Here's how to keep your home hay fever free.
The NHS advises wearing wraparound sunglasses to keep pollen out of your eyes during the day.
Wearing a sleeping or cooling mask at night can help achieve the same effect and prevents pollen from transferring from your bedding into your eyes as you sleep.
Pollen collects on us throughout the day, sticking to our clothes, hair, and skin.
If you’ve been outside, shower and change your clothes and shoes to wash off and eliminate particles, helping to prevent spreading onto bed sheets and throughout the home.
Avoid walking on grass where possible to avoid direct contact with pollen.
Try to keep windows and doors shut when pollen is being released and the count is highest, usually from the morning until around midday.
Pollen levels tend to drop after this point. Consider
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