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10 tips to help you beat your hay fever
15.4.2019
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Spring is the most beautiful time of year for many and the start of the annual ordeal for hay fever sufferers. These ten tips can help you through this intense pollen season.
First published on 20 March 2018Your nose is running, your eyes are watering and you're constantly sneezing. Hay fever sufferers feel that grasses or trees are booming. Medication can help. But you can also alleviate your suffering with simple tips and tricks.
1. find out about the current pollen count
The Swiss Allergy Centre provides a daily current pollen forecast. Avoid spending time outdoors if the air pollution in your region is high . 2. Don't leave your washing outside to dry
The sun's rays dry your laundry temptingly quickly. However, pollen sticks to damp fabrics. As an allergy sufferer, this means that you carry the pollen directly with you or take it into your home . 3. wash yourself in the evening
Pollen not only sticks to your clothes and body, but also to your hair. If you go to bed without showering, you'll have a restless night.
4. Wear sunglasses
The allergic reaction makes your eyes more sensitive. Sunglasses protect your eyes from the light and keep fresh pollen away from them . 5. Avoid outdoor sports
Refrain from outdoor sports. Exercise causes you to breathe in more air and therefore more pollen. If you don't want to miss out on outdoor exercise, postpone it until the early hours of the morning or on rainy days. Alternatively, indoor sports are the better choice.
6. Plan your holiday skilfully
The pollen count is lower in the mountains above 2,000 metres and by the sea. The pollen season is usually already over in the south by the time it starts here. So get your hiking boots on or enjoy the warm days on a beach towel.
7. Get your lawn mowed
Keep the lawn in your garden short so it doesn't flower. This will alleviate your hay fever. However, mowing releases small aerosols that contain pollen like trees or grasses, so if you suffer from allergies, it's better to have someone else mow the lawn.
8. Ventilate properly
In the city, it's best to ventilate between 6 and 8 am. This is when there is the lowest concentration of pollen in the air. In the countryside, the best time is between 8 pm and midnight. In strong winds, pollen flies around the clock. Then you should refrain from ventilating.
9. Clean and vacuum
Clean the surfaces of your furniture to remove pollen. You should also wash your hands when you get home. Regular vacuuming is also a must. When buying a new hoover, opt for HEPA filter technology, which specialises in allergens. With modern bag vacuum cleaners, the dust bags can simply be removed from the inside of the appliance, sealed and disposed of directly in the bin.
For all hoovers with HEPA filter technology
10. opt for an air purifier
Even if you shower regularly, change your clothes and only ventilate at the right time: Pollen will still find its way into your home. Für Abhilfe sorgt ein Luftreiniger.
Tanja Lehmann
Senior Category Business Manager
tanja.lehmann@digitecgalaxus.chFriends, family, cats and good wine are my lifeblood.
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