POLLEN levels have been soaring across the country this week, so if you suffer from hay fever, you've likely been struggling with a runny nose and itchy, red eyes.
But one shopper has found some relief and has taken to Facebook to share her tip.
Writing on the Extreme Couponing and Bargains group, the shopper wrote: "Tip for hay fever sufferers, these gel eye masks are awesome for putting on your eyes for relief, 99p in savers."
Posting an image of the product, the eye mask promises to "relieve stress" and "reduce puffiness".
It also claims to be "non toxic and hypo allergenic".
And other shoppers couldn't get enough of the tip, with several mums commenting on the post.
One explained: "Glad I've seen this my son's 8 and he suffers really bad with his hay fever.
"There was one morning where he couldn't open his eyes at all."
Another commented: "I have these they are a god send honestly."
One woman suggested her and a colleague buy some for the office, while others said they were also great for migraines and hangovers.
To combat the effects of hay fever, you can try a number of things:
- Put Vaseline around your nostrils to trap pollen
- Wear wraparound sunglasses to stop pollen getting into your eyes
- Shower and change your clothes after you've been outside to wash the pollen off
- Stay indoors whenever possible
- Keep windows and doors shut as much as possible
- Vacuum regularly and dust with a damp cloth
- Buy a pollen filter for the air vents in your car and a vacuum cleaner with a special HEPA filter
What are the symptoms of hay fever?
Symptoms of hay fever include:
- Sneezing and coughing
- A runny or blocked nose
- Itchy, red or watery eyes
- Itchy throat, mouth, nose and ears
- Loss of smell
- Pain around your temples and forehead
- Headache
- Earache
- Feeling tired
Source: NHS
In times of high pollen, do not cut grass or walk in grassy areas, do not keep fresh flowers in your home, smoke or dry clothes outside as they can catch pollen.
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