Pollen Count Rising -
Hayfever Getting You Down?
Ask Your Pharmacist For Advice
Hayfever affects as many as one in four Irish people
Symptoms can range from itchy eyes and throat to a runny nose and sneezing
Tree, grass and weed pollen can all cause hay fever
7 top tips for sufferers of hayfever to help you
with your symptoms:
Keep windows and doors closed as much as possible, especially at night
Apply Vaseline around your nostrils to trap pollen and stop it being inhaled
Wear wraparound sunglasses to prevent pollen entering the eyes. Wear glasses instead of contact lenses to minimise irritation
Do not mow grass and avoid working in the garden
Wash your hair, hands, and face when you come back indoors and change clothes to remove any pollen. Do not dry clothes outside
Monitor the pollen tracker and stay indoors when the pollen count is high, which is usually in the mid-morning and early evening
Use a pollen filter in your car and a HEPA filter in your vacuum cleaner
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