GET ready – with spring comes new shoots and lots of pollen, which can mean a season of red eyes, sneezing and runny noses for millions of hay fever sufferers.
A fifth of Brits are affected at some point in their lives, so if you’re one of them, now is the time to stock up on treatments and remedies.
A fifth of Brits are affected by hayfever at some point in their livesGetty
KEEP TAKING TABLETS
IT’S vital that you don’t run out of tablets you need.
Try Piriton Antihistamine Allergy Relief tablets – a pack of 60 is £7.89, Boots, or Tesco Hay Fever & Allergy tablets – 30 for £2.90, and remember to take one daily.
LET US SPRAY
BREATHE more easily with a nasal spray that will also moisturise the inside of your nose.
Sterimar Hay Fever & Allergy Relief, £4.50, Asda, can be used two to six times a day, or try Superdrug Saline Nasal Spray, £6.79.
RUB ON THE VASELINE
SOME people swear by trapping pollen before it gets anywhere near their nose, and the NHS recommends it too.
Just apply Vaseline around the edge of your nostrils to keep the pollen at bay.
Vaseline Original Protecting Jelly, £3, Sainsbury’s.
JUST DROP IN…
EYES feel like they’re on fire? Soothe your peepers with a liquid treatment, like Boots Hayfever Relief 2% w/v Eye Drops, £4.55.
They’ll help reduce any angry itchiness too.
ONE FOR THE FAMILY
CHILDREN can also get hay fever and it can be upsetting for them.
Make sure the whole family is covered with Piriton Antihistamine Allergy Relief Syrup for Children, £5.99, Boots.
It’s suitable for adults and kids over the age of one, and helps with dust and pet allergies too – as well as insect bites.
SPECS ARE SAVIOURS
IF you managed to lose or sit on your last pair of sunglasses, pick up a new pair quickly.
This time though, make sure to opt for some wraparound specs to help stop pollen irritating your eyes.
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