Hay fever sufferers in Dublin may be in for a rough couple of days as Met Eireann has warned of extreme levels of pollen.
The national forecaster said Wednesday will see "high" levels of pollen, while the pollen count on Thursday will be "very high". Hay fever is an allergic reaction resulting from pollen coming into contact with your mouth, nose, eyes and throat.
Some one in five people in Ireland suffer from symptoms as hay fever is on the rise across the country, according to figures from Asthma.ie. These symptoms include overheated, reactive skin, especially around the nose, and red, stinging, and itchy eyes.
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Skincare brand Avene has issued some great tips on how to look after yourself when the pollen count is high:
- Check the pollen count daily on the Met Eireann website
- Take care of allergy prone skin with gentle and soothing products
- Stay indoors if possible and keep windows shut
- Wear a facemask outside to block out pollen in the air
- Wear sunglasses to stop pollen getting into the eyes
- Have a shower when you come in from being outdoors
- Consider adding a Vitamin C supplement to your routine
- Don’t dry your clothes outside as they can carry pollen indoors
- Keep your pets clean with weekly baths
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