Hay fever suffers can ease the problem with these tips from Dr. Jean Emberlin.
Research the problem. Try to receive as much information from health professionals as possible, keep a diary of symptoms, watch pollen forecasts and know where the pollen count is high, and avoid traffic fumes.
Observe your habits. Stress can worsen hay fever symptoms, a poor diet can weaken the immune system, and smoking can irritate the respiratory passages. Get some fresh air, just avoid the times when the pollen count is high, or use an air purifier.
Check your housekeeping. No outside drying, using a dryer will prevent pollen from clinging to your clothes; close the windows or use a pollen screen to keep pollen out; and, keep the house free of dust with regular dusting.

Key Takeaways:

• Dr Jean Emberlin, who notes that Summer is a prime time for hay fever sufferers, is a pollen expert.
• Women, who are pregnant, or breast-feeding, may wish to stick to cellulose nasal sprays, to alleviate symptoms of pollen allergy.
• Pollen forecasts are a useful tool for allergy sufferers, with pollen allergies, to make use of, when scheduling activities.

“Research indicates that most hay fever sufferers do not know which type of pollen they are allergic to. Keep a diary of symptoms and match the occurrence of the symptoms against a pollen calendar to try to identify the main culprits.”

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