Hay fever and seasonal allergies: tips and buys for summer
Some of the items in this article I have received in return for trying them out and sharing them with you. I hope these hayfever and seasonal allergies tips help you to take control and not let your hay fever or allergies spoil your summer.
Hay fever and seasonal allergies: tips without buying anything
If you have found this article because you are frustrated with hay fever or seasonal allergies and want to do your best right now to get them under control without having to buy anything these tips may help.
- Shower and wash your hair as soon as you arrive home and change your clothing. This prevents pollen trapped on your skin, in your hair or clothes from still being close to you long after you were last outside.
- Dry clothes inside on high pollen days so that you do not have pollen already caught on clothes before you put them on.
- Keep windows and doors closed and use fans instead to stay cool during high pollen days.
- Use antihistamines before you go outside or encounter the allergen if you have them. A pharmacist can advise on the best ones for you and which are non drowsy. They can also advise whether you should try nasal sprays and if anything should be taken even before the allergy season starts!
- Wear a hat and wraparound style sunglasses to reduce pollen getting into the eyes.
Things to buy for your hay fever and seasonal allergies
If you have tried the tips above and still need some support then here are some great buys you may find helpful.
HayMax allergen barrier balm
Have you heard the tip before suggestion putting Vaseline under your nose and under your eyes to reduce hay fever symptoms? HayMax is similar but designed specifically with hay fever and allergies in mind.
The small pots of balm are easy to pop in your bag and reapply whenever it is necessary. The balm is formulated to catch pollen and other allergens before it gets into your eyes or nose and causes symptoms.
As you can see HayMax is available in a variety of scents and one specifically formulated for children. It can be used with any pollen, dust or pet allergy to reduce symptoms such as a runny nose and itchy eyes.
HayMax is available from most supermarkets and of course on Amazon for around £5-6.
Hoover H-Purifier 500 Air Purifier
Have you considered an air purifier to help remove allergens from your home? We recently reviewed this one from Hoover and are very impressed. It is really quiet when operating and seems to be making a difference. Read my full review here.
Other articles I have written around allergies
We recently reviewed an air purifier to see if this helps Ben with his allergies and talked in more detail about his environmental allergies and hay fever. Why not pop over and have a read of my air purifier review.
If you have allergies the flooring you choose for your home and other things like soft furnishings can make a huge difference. I wrote an article on how to cope with severe allergies at home, why not have a read?
On one of my other blogs, Live the easy life, I wrote about how you can reduce hay fever flair ups, pop over and check that out too.
Do you know how to test for allergies and the different options available? In this article, I share our family allergies and how you can get allergy testing if you are unsure.
