Hay fever can occur all year round but it is traditionally worse in the spring monthswhen the pollen count in the air is high. Hay fever is a common name for allergic
thinitis-meaninganallergyinthenose.Theallergicreactioncausesthenasal passages
become inflamed and produce more mucous. Some of the common symptoms are:
sneezing; runny or stuffy nose; itchy ears nose and throat: red. itchy and watery eyes
and sometimesheadaches
Tips to try and reduce hay fever symptoms:
1: Stay indoors where possible on windy and stormy days.
2: Smear Vaseline on the inside of your nose to help stop the air-borne pollen touching
the lining of your nose.
3: Splash your eyes often with cold water as this tries to flush out any pollen.
4: Try and reduce contact with known allergens. For example pet fur, flowers, dust
etc
5: Anti-histamine medications in the form of tablets, nasal sprays and eye drops may
helpalleviatesymptomsbutyouneedtodiscussthiswithyourdoctororpharmacist.​