Tips to prevent/manage hayfever without medication

Like many of us, I suffer from terrible hayfever... Where possible I try & avoid taking pharmaceuticals & I'm always on the look out for natural & cruelty free remedies.

Did you know: 20% of the UK suffer from hayfever, which is the higest rate within Europe.

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Alcoholic drinks can worsen hayfever. Beer, wine & other spirits contain histamine — the chemical that sets off allergy symptoms in the body.

Here are my tips to prevent & manage hayfever without medication:

Rub a small amount of lip/body balm inside your lower nostrils

This can help prevent pollen from entering your nasal passages

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Try to stay indoors when the pollen count is high (over 50)

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Wear wraparound sunglasses to stop pollen getting in your eyes when you are outdoors

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Change your clothes and take a shower after being outdoors to remove the pollen on your body

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Avoid cutting grass, playing or walking in grassy areas & camping

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If possible, avoid drying clothes outside

This will help prevent bringing pollen into your house

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Keep car windows closed

You can buy a pollen filter for the air vents in your car

This will need to be changed every time the car is serviced

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Don't smoke or let other people smoke in your house. Smoking & breathing in other people's
smoke will irritate the lining of your nose, eyes, throat & airways & can make your symptoms worse

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Damp dust regularly

Dusting with a wet cloth, rather than a dry one, will collect the
dust & stop any pollen from being spread around

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Vacuum regularly

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Don't keep fresh flowers in the house

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Keep windows and doors shut in the house

If it gets too warm, draw the curtains to keep out the sun & keep the temperature down

Do you have any tips to prevent the pesky pollen?