Across the UK around 20% of people are hay fever sufferers according to the NHS. Symptoms can include everything from eczema flare-ups and itchy eyes to runny noses.
According to new research by Worcester University, released by Online.Casino, Northern Ireland has the lowest pollen count throughout the UK with Derry being named as having a “very low to no pollen”.
Here are 11 things you can do to reduce your symptoms should they arise this spring:
1. Avoid cutting or walking on grass
2. Avoid keeping fresh flowers in the house
3. Shower and change your clothes after you have been outside
4. Keep windows and doors closed as much as possible
5. Apply Vaseline around your nostrils to trap pollen
6. Avoid smoking
7. Avoid drying clothes outside where they can catch pollen
8. Try to prevent allowing pets to carry pollen indoors
9. Wear sunglasses to stop pollen getting into your eyes
10. Hoover regularly and dust using a damp cloth
11. Buy a pollen filter for air vents in your car
For more advice on what you can do to minimise the effects of hay fever go to nhs.uk/conditions/hay-fever