Wear wraparound sunglasses . These are great for keeping pollen out of your eyes and for preventing exposure to bright sunshine , which will only exaggerate the symptoms of already aggravated eyes . the
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FOR RUNNERS
If running ’ s your exercise of choice , hay fever can really stop you in your tracks and no one wants to be stuck inside on a treadmill on a hot , sunny day . We had a chat with Dr . Jean Emberlin , scientific director at Allergy UK , about how outdoor runners can keep their symptoms under control .
“ The big problem for runners with hay fever is that their training involves breathing more deeply , taking in more air and inevitably taking in more pollen and spores that will aggravate their symptoms ,” says Jean . “ A lot of runners breathe through their mouth as well as their nose , so they need to be very careful in managing their exposure to pollen , but there is advice they can follow that will help .”
Talk to your pharmacist or GP to find adequate medication . Cellulose powder that you puff up your nose such as Nasaleze , forms a gel layer right up inside your nose , which stops the allergens reaching the mast cells that cause the hay fever reaction . For runny eyes , get some eye drops containing sodium cromoglicate , such as Opticrom , which will clear the bleariness and help you focus .
Time your runs around the worst of the pollen count . The highest pollen counts are usually first thing in the morning and late afternoon , so if you do have the luxury of choosing when you train , a lunchtime run will be much easier on your symptoms .
Avoid running through long flowering grass , or through woods . If you can , keep to open , short grass areas or tracks , so you don ’ t stir up the pollen as you run . Sticking to urban environments is preferable too , but away from roads and polluted , built up areas .
Shower straight after your run . Wash the pollen off your skin and always wash your hair . Even if you pop to the shops between training sessions , it ’ s a good idea wash your nose and eyes out when you get back inside .
Wear wraparound sunglasses . These are great for keeping pollen out of your eyes and for preventing exposure to bright sunshine , which will only exaggerate the symptoms of already aggravated eyes . the
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Thursday 21 st July 2016
Thursday 25 th August 2016
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