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Headline: UNCAPTIONED: Top tips for reducing the effects of tree pollen
Caption: Airborne allergens expert Max Wiseberg has shared his tips for coping with allergies during tree pollen season. Stop pollen from getting in your home Keep doors and windows closed so that tree pollen does not get blown into your home. "If the allergen isn't in your home, then it's a safe place to be." Eat and drink for your hay fever What you eat and drink can affect how much - or how little - you will suffer from hay fever, "Stay hydrated and eat lots of fruit and vegetables to stay healthy and support your immune system." Some foods such as capers, red onions, watercress and kale contain quercetin, a natural antihistamine. Avoid alcohol as it contains histamines. Make sure you get a good night's sleep Hay fever can affect your sleep. Shower at night before sleeping to remove pollen particles from your hair and body. "Then apply an allergen barrier balm to block the pollen. Change and wash your bedding regularly to remove allergens." Try an antihistamine Tablets and capsules can relieve most symptoms - sneezing, itchy, runny eyes, skin irritation, itchy nose and throat - but are less effective for nasal congestion. "Antihistamine nasal sprays can quickly ease itching, sneezing and watering but are generally only proof against mild symptoms." Finally, Max recommends trying out a drug-free allergen barrier balm. "An allergen barrier balm applied around the rim of the nostrils and bones of the eyes will help reduce the amount of pollen getting in.” THIS VIDEO MUST NOT BE EDITED FOR LENGTH TO COMBINE WITH OTHER CONTENT
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