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How do you cope with hay fever whilst at work?
If you work outside and suffer with hay fever then you have my sympathy. Luckily for me I've never been afflicted (although I have felt the affects from pollen when it's been at its height).
According to the NHS up to one in five people suffer from hay fever.
Symptoms of hay fever include:
- sneezing
- a runny nose
- itchy eyes
Read more about the symptoms of hay fever.
Causes of hay fever include:
- tree pollen, released during spring
- grass pollen, released during the end of spring and beginning of summer
- weed pollen, released any time from early spring to late autumn
What advice would you give to others about coping with hay fever? Do you have a remedy or trick you can share?
Replies to This Discussion
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Permalink Reply by John on -
I think those with serious hay fever problems should check out this gadget
from Lloyds pharmacy. I have heard from a few people that it really helps. And
it used to be £50, - now they are selling for £16.99, I think I might try it.
http://www.lloydspharmacy.com/en/allergy-reliever-15677
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Permalink Reply by Michèle Martin on -
I worked for a company that made anti-histamines and learned that they all work best if you take them before you get symptoms. This is because they work by preventing the cells that release histamine which causes the symptoms of runny nose & watery eyes. Once Histamine has been released it's like closing Pandora's box - virtually impossible to prevent the symtoms.
It's not easy I know to remember before you need them but I've learned that if I start taking my tablets when the poppies start flowering I can prevent my hayfever symptoms altogether.
So its worth noting this year when your symptoms start and reminding yourself next year when to start your tablets. And if your hayfever hasn't started yet then start your tablets now anyway - too early is better than too late.
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Permalink Reply by Neil Bishop on -
Always had it, probably always will! I use piriteze one-a-day, eye drops, beconase nasal spray and Benadryl for good measure. This seems to work for me! Attack that pollen!!
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Permalink Reply by Linda Secker on
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yep. Duncan, I'm with you there.... plus itching like you have ants crawling on you all the time .... I have prescription stuff (tablets and nasal spray) that help most of the time, but have learned not to touch my eyes even if htey itch :) ... or I will look like the creature from the black lagoon for 24 hours... ha ha... There are some allergies you can avoid most of the time, and others you can't.
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Permalink Reply by Simon Jarvis on -
I suffer with hayfever brought on by grass. I have found that if I wear a fairly heavy duty mask that is designed to stop paint fumes then I suffer no symptoms.
I look a bit stupid but it is certainly worth it
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Permalink Reply by John on
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I have just ordered one, as I have been suffering all week, it will
be £20 well spent if it works. The reviews sound good.
John www.acegardenservices.co.uk said:I think those with serious hay fever problems should check out this gadget
from Lloyds pharmacy. I have heard from a few people that it really helps. And
it used to be £50, - now they are selling for £16.99, I think I might try it.
http://www.lloydspharmacy.com/en/allergy-reliever-15677
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PRO MemberPermalink Reply by andy@ Doughty Garden Maintenance on -
MIne still hasn't started yet, usually sneezing and snotty by now, must be delayed from the wet weather!
Either that or i'm cured !! Now that's just wishful thinking!
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PRO MemberPermalink Reply by Phil Voice on -
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Permalink Reply by John on
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It has arrived, so all I need now is a pair of antlers and I am then
kitted out for the next fancy dress party.
John www.acegardenservices.co.uk said:I have just ordered one, as I have been suffering all week, it will
be £20 well spent if it works. The reviews sound good.
John www.acegardenservices.co.uk said:I think those with serious hay fever problems should check out this gadget
from Lloyds pharmacy. I have heard from a few people that it really helps. And
it used to be £50, - now they are selling for £16.99, I think I might try it.
http://www.lloydspharmacy.com/en/allergy-reliever-15677
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