Five tips on easing hay fever
1. Shower and change clothes after being outdoors
Pollen gets everywhere, sticking to clothes and affecting you long after you’ve retreated inside. After a day outside, jump in the shower, or bath, and change your clothes to prevent the pollen clinging to you and furniture indoors.
2. Apply petroleum gel just under the nose
Dabbing a little petroleum gel, such as Vaseline, around the nostrils before you head out can act as a barrier to prevent pollen particles from entering your nose.
3. Wear wraparound sunglasses
This is a suitably stylish way of keeping pesky pollen powder out of your eyes.
4. Keep it clean
Regularly wash your hands when out and about to remove pollen and avoid rubbing it further into your eyes or nose. You can also carry some wipes to give your hands a quick clean when out and about.
5. Dry your laundry inside
Gorgeous weather calls for hanging the laundry outside. But if you suffer from hay fever, it’s better to dry your laundry inside so that it won’t catch any pollen outside.
