Help for hay fever

Give hayfever the red light

Medinose is a new approach to hayfever treatment. Medinose uses ‘photo therapy', essentially small red lights that trick the immune system in your nose into not becoming inflamed. By placing its small probes in the nostrils, Medinose inhibits the release of histamine - which causes the itching eyes, swelling in your nose and mucus production.

Our tester Amir said: 'Though you might think you look a bit daft when using it (and let's face it, you do), stick with it and after a week of following the instructions, you start noticing the effects. The annoying symptoms of hayfever were gone, and my breathing was significantly improved. The most apparent downsides to this treatment are getting past the visual impact of putting two light-emitting diodes in your nose three times a day, and the seemingly steep price tag. I can't help thinking that although this is a completely new approach to dealing with hayfever, it's perhaps not the most cost-effective method, particularly if you're on a budget.'

Medinose costs £79.99 from www.anhealth.co.uk (official UK distributor)