Monitor pollen forecasts daily and stay indoors wherever possible when the count is high (generally on warmer, dry days). Rain washes pollen from the air so counts should be lower on cooler, wet days
Stay By The Seaside(02 of13)
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Limit outdoor trips to rural areas. Sea breezes blow pollen inland, so escape to the sea instead. (credit:Alamy)
Shower And Change(03 of13)
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If you go out, shower and wash your hair on return, and change your clothing before coming back into the living room or bedroom (credit:Alamy)
Close Windows(04 of13)
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Keep windows closed when indoors and overnight whilst you are sleeping. This is most important in the early mornings, when pollen is being released, and in the evening when the air cools and pollens that have been carried up into the air begin to fall to ground level again. (credit:Alamy)
Air Filter(05 of13)
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If you suffer symptoms indoors, a good air filter should help. Choose one that is proven to trap even small particles (see the Allergy UK website for lists of approved air filters). (credit:Alamy)
Avoid Mowing Lawn(06 of13)
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Avoid mowing lawns or raking leaves. If you must perform these tasks, use a face mask. (credit:Alamy)
Sunglasses(07 of13)
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Wear wraparound sunglasses when outdoors to keep allergens out of your eyes. (credit:Alamy)
Clothes(08 of13)
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Avoid drying clothes and bedding on a clothes-line outside when pollen counts are high. (credit:Alamy)
Car Windows(09 of13)
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Pollen counts tend to be high along roads with grass verges (dual-carriageways, motorways). Keep car windows closed and the air intake on \'re-circulate\' when driving. Choose a car that is fitted with an effective pollen filter, or get an in-car air filter. (credit:Alamy)
Pollen Barrier(10 of13)
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Apply an effective pollen barrier around the edge of each nostril to trap or block pollens. Pollen Barriers are available as balms or gel nasal sprays and some people have found petroleum jelly can help. (credit:Alamy)
Hypo-allergenic Make-up(11 of13)
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Choose hypo-allergenic eye make-up, especially mascara. (credit:Alamy)
Pets(12 of13)
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Don\'t let pets get close to your face as they can carry pollen in their fur. (credit:Alamy)
Swimming Goggles(13 of13)
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Use goggles when swimming, whether in the sea or in a pool. (credit:Alamy)