Help for hay fever

Simple self-help

● Smear a little dab of Vaseline just inside your nostrils. Any pollen entering your nose will stick before it can cause irritation.

● Wear wraparound sunglasses to prevent allergens entering the eyes.

● Keep all windows closed, including those in your car, and on public transport

● Get undressed before you enter your bedroom, so that any pollen stays on your clothes

● Wash your hair before going to bed. Pollen sticks to your hair and will irritate you during the night

● If you dry your washing outdoors, hang it out mid-morning and bring it in before the early evening, to keep pollen contamination to a minimum.