If you’ve been longing for the summer sun all winter, it’s possible that you completely forgot about the dreaded hay fever symptoms that seem to pop out of nowhere – after all, every cloud has a silver lining... right? Don’t fret – we know it can be intensely irritating, and it's for this reason that we’ve collated a few ways in which you can lessen the severity of your hay fever symptoms!
Number one on our list – anti histamines! Depending on the severity of your symptoms, medication alone might combat all. It’s important to remember to take the right amount of non-drowsy (depending on your nature of work) tablets at the right time each day.
It’s irritating, we know. The light summer evenings roll in and all you can think of is how great it would be to be sat in a beer garden with a glass or wine or a pint of beer – but is it worth the dreaded hay fever symptoms that come with it? Unfortunately, the intake of alcohol can worsen the symptoms as drinks contain histamine. This is basically the chemical that triggers these nasty allergic reactions. Best bet? Get cosy on the sofa with your favourite bevvy…
Better yet, temporarily giving up alcohol won’t only lessen your hay fever symptoms but you’ll also obtain several extraordinary health benefits – take a look at our blog post: The Benefits of Giving up Alcohol to learn more!
One of the more obvious tips but one that seems to mostly go a miss – avoiding grassy areas! If you suffer from hay fever, you’ll know that sometimes, grassy areas can cause your symptoms to become exaggerated. Our top tips: avoid grass cutting duty at all costs & don’t visit severely ‘grassy areas’. If you have to head to a grassy area – it’s best to put your symptom preventative measures in place beforehand.
Another obvious one but a factor that regularly gets forgotten about when you’re having a busy day – remember to regularly wash your hands! Pollen clings to everything, and with the majority of us using our hands and extremities frequently throughout the day, it’s no surprise that having dirty and pollen-ated hands can lead a few of us to worsened hay fever symptoms. Taking the time to wash your hands throughout the day can minimise the chances of sneezing and itchy eyes…
Yes, it’s a thing. Placing petroleum jelly distinctly around your nostrils at the start of the day can act as an impressive barrier to pollen.
Ok, we’re not saying to completely close yourself off from the world, but ensuring your windows are closed and your air con or fans are on instead, can mean you’re less likely to acquire the unwanted hay fever symptoms. Your home is your new ‘safe haven’ – if you like.
Are you a morning shower person? It may be time to change this habit, for as long as the pollen’s out, anyway. Why? In the same way that pollen can cling to your hands and clothes, it can also stick to your hair. A shower before your nightly snooze can help prevent the allergens getting into your bed linen etc.
Health insurance can be a great way to put your mind at rest when it comes to health worries. You can take steps to improve your general health, including keeping hay fever symptoms at bay, but this doesn’t prevent health implications occurring that are simply out of your control.
Get in touch with our friendly team to see how we can help you find the right health insurance policy, for the best price – guaranteed! Alternatively, fill in our online form for a free, no-obligation, health insurance quote.
