You can use remedies against hay fever, such as a nasal spray or hay fever tablets. Make an appointment with your GP for this. On a sunny and windy day, keep the windows closed as much as possible to prevent pollen from blowing in. Avoid mowing the lawn and wear sunglasses outside. Do not dry your laundry outside, as pollen will get in. When possible, go to a place near the sea or in the mountains, as there is less pollen in the air.
Do I have hay fever?
Wondering if you have hay fever? With hay fever, you may experience the following symptoms:
- Sneezing
- Itchy nose
- Itchy eyes
- Watery eyes
- Blocked nose
- Runny nose
- Tired
- Feeling feverish
- Dry throat
- Short of breath
Tips for hay fever
Dealing with hay fever? You're probably wondering: "What to do?". There are several handy tips you can follow to reduce your hay fever symptoms:
- Apply vaseline around your mouth, nose, and eyes, as this will partially trap the pollen.
- Keep an eye on the pollen radar app before you go out.
- Go out as much as possible in the morning, when there is less pollen in the air.
- Wash your hands often enough to prevent pollen from your hands getting into your nose or eyes.
- Wash or brush your hair before going to bed to minimize pollen on your pillow.
- Vacuum regularly to keep your home pollen-free.
Skincare products for hay fever
In addition to nasal spray or hay fever tablets, the right skincare products can reduce the symptoms of sensitive and allergic skin. If you experience redness and itching, you need skincare products that soothe the skin. Fortunately, La Roche-Posay has many products in their Toleriane line that can help. Additionally, La Roche-Posay Toleriane eye products help reduce redness and swelling of the eyes caused by hay fever, for example or .
Hay fever nasal spray
The Sinusitis Nasal Spray from Bloem is a Class I medical device for relieving dry and irritated nasal mucosa. This nasal spray can be used for dry nasal mucosa caused by hay fever, but also when you experience this due to a cold, after flying, or due to air conditioning. This nasal spray is based on supporting the body's reparative ability. You can use the nasal spray 2 to 3 times a day. Spray 2 to 3 times in each nostril. After spraying, inhale the liquid well.
Brands like Physiomer and New Care also have nasal sprays in their range.