Nuage Hayfever & Allergen Barrier Balm

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Nasal sprays such as Pollinosan Luffa Nasal Spray, which can be used by children aged 6 years and over, are ideal if your children don’t like taking tablets. Nasal sprays can help to rinse and cleanse the nose of pollen and other allergens, and restore moisture in the nasal passages too, making the nose feel soothed and more comfortable. Tips to help reduce your child’s hayfever symptoms Soak a clean flannel in cold water and place over the eyes for 10 minutes to reduce puffiness and soothe irritation. Do this several times a day for best effects. 9. Opt for herbal remedies! But did you know? The first phase of an immune reaction, like hayfever, is an inflammatory reaction – and fish oil is an anti-inflammatory. Not only that, it’s a great booster for your immune system. 11. Clear out your fridge Dabbing Vaseline around your nose or eyes effectively creates a barrier balm, collecting and trapping the pollen before you have the chance to breathe it in. For anyone suffering from hay fever symptoms such as frequent sneezing, apply around the nostrils, and for anyone experiencing itchy or watery eyes, apply Vaseline around your eyes or on your eyelashes.

This herb can be found in Pollinosan Hayfever tablets, which are non-drowsy and can be used by children over the age of 12. For children between the ages of 2 and 12, you may wish to consider Luffa Complex tincture. Wash these clothes as soon as you can, or leave them in a laundry bag in the bathroom or utility room. 5. Reduce sugar intake Wearing a face mask should also provide some protection from allergens getting through. See our best-rated face coverings for the most affordable and effective options. Hayfever is most commonly caused by grass pollen, although other pollens can also trigger the symptoms including weed pollen and tree pollen, such as birch, cypress, oak, plane and sweet chestnut trees. So how can I tell if my child has hayfever?

Hay Fever Nasal Balm

When you apply the oils topically they are absorbed through the skin, into capillaries and then into the blood stream (how a nicotine patch works).

I mean, who knew that lavender, lemon and peppermint essential oils could work so well with the symptoms of seasonal allergies? The Met Office has warned of a 'high' or 'very high' pollen count in London and the south, the Midlands, Wales, Yorkshire and Northern Ireland. Since discovering doTerra essential oils I’ve met many people who’ve taught me about a whole world that I was unaware of before. Other symptoms to look out for include watery eyes, dry cough, headaches, skin rashes and although less common, sometimes a loss of smell or taste. I have hayfever; does that mean my child will too? Carotenoids act as powerful antioxidants and are believed to not only reduce inflammation, but boost your immune system, too. 9. Brew a chamomile teaI’ve had some personal experiences of a doTerra blend called Breathe (now Air) working incredibly well here. The equivalent blend from Revive is Breathe Air. RELATED: 9 natural remedies for hay fever sufferers How does Vaseline help to minimise hay fever symptoms? When they come inside, get them to change their clothes and wipe their face, hands and hair with a damp cloth. Regular antihistamine tablets, and medicated remedies like nasal sprays and eye drops are generally well tolerated, with mild side effects. Modern antihistamine tablets like loratadine and cetirizine shouldn't cause drowsiness like older types of antihistamines do.

In fact, one 2008 study published in the Clinical and Experimental Allergy journal by a team of Danish experts found that drinking two glasses of wine a day almost doubles your risk of hayfever. They tested around 6,000 between the ages of 20 and 29 over the course of an eight year period. This is because a high percentage of drinks actually contain histamine (a byproduct of the yeast and bacteria in the fermentation process). The tablets may also have antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, with preliminary research by the University of Maryland Medical Centre in America, showing they may reduce sneezing and itching in some hay fever sufferers.

Wheezing And Respiratory Issues

Smoothies are a great way to get extra vitamin C into your diet – try our hayfever-blasting smoothie!

If you are still unsure if your child is suffering from hayfever or another allergy, you should speak to your doctor who can conduct an allergy test. The Revive essential oil range are relatively expensive because they are carefully sourced and thoroughly tested. However, they will have therapeutic benefits because they are pure oils. Relief From Seasonal Threats You should also be vigilant about the possibility it might be Covid instead. If in doubt, get a test.These include keeping windows shut, staying inside if you can in the mornings and evenings, when the pollen count tends to be higher, and not drying your washing outside or mowing the lawn. Like your hair, pollen can become trapped on clothes. Getting changed in the bathroom as soon as you come in means that you aren't spreading pollen around your home, and aren't leaving pollen-laden clothes in your bedroom while you sleep. Bathrooms also handily often have extractor fans which can help to draw pollen out of the room.