Tired of hay fever?

Spring is approaching and with it the pollen season. Red, watery eyes, a runny nose and constant sneezing can be quite a problem for those suffering from hay fever. Luckily you are not at the mercy of the nasty missiles. With these hacks and home remedies, you’ll give the pollen a long nose.

1. Ventilate sensibly Ventilate when it rains – this way your apartment will be cleaned of pollen. City dwellers air best in the morning, country dwellers in the evening.

2. Install pollen screens Pollen screens on the windows keep most of the flying pollen out. Alternatively, you can also get an air purifier.

3. Shower before bed Wash your hair daily, ideally right before you go to bed. This will flush out pollen and prevent it from ending up on your pillow.

4. Wash bed linen regularly People who are allergic to pollen should wash their sheets, duvets and pillowcases at least once a week. The bed linen must not be dried outdoors.

5. Don’t undress in the bedroom How now? Should I sleep in my clothes? Of course not! Just undress in front of the bedroom door and throw the clothes straight into the laundry.

6. Do saline rinses Regularly rinsing the nasal cavities with a saline solution is considered an effective way to relieve bothersome allergy symptoms.

7. Avoid aggressive substances , tobacco smoke or chemicals such as Chlorine, for example, can also irritate the pollen-ridden mucous membranes. Therefore, such substances should be avoided consistently.

8. Wear sunglasses Not only looks cool, but also helps against additional stresses such as wind and brightness. At the latest when the conjunctiva in the eye is irritated, you have to take out your contact lenses.

And if it itches and burns despite everything? The doctors at Med-Healths can help you with allergy symptoms: with medical advice and the right prescription. It may be useful to start taking allergy medication before the first symptoms appear. If you are plagued by hay fever every year, you can consult a doctor before the pollen season begins. So you are well prepared when the big sniffles begin.