by Dr Jane Collins
TimesOnline

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What else will help?

There are a few things your child could try to reduce the severity of symptoms. These include:

Staying indoors when the pollen count is at its highest - often in the evening;

Avoiding cut grass;
Keeping windows closed in the car;

Wearing sunglasses (the wraparound type are especially helpful);

Avoiding smoking and smoke filled environments. Smoke irritates the lining of the nose and throat and can make symptoms worse.

What’s the outlook?

Research indicates that people often become less sensitive to pollen as they get older so symptoms should improve in time

In summary: Hay fever is a very common problem. It’s worth seeing your GP from time to time as there are new treatments

available that might prove effective at combating your child’s symptoms.

Useful websites

Asthma UK www.asthma.org.uk

Allergy UK www.allergyuk.org

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