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Follow on Google News | Boots Sees Pollen Explosion Sweep The Country As Hayfever StrikesBoots report massive increase in the number of hayfever sufferers as a pollen explosion sweeps the country
By: Boots the Chemists To help combat the watery eyes, runny noses and nasal congestion suffered by three out of five people in the UK, Boots (http://boots.com/ Haymax is an organic drug-free balm that when rubbed around the nose offers an effective barrier against pollen, helping to stop it entering the nose and helping to reduce sneezing. Angela Chalmers, Boots Pharmacist, said, “I’ve see a large number of people asking about hayfever (http://www.boots.com/ Hayfever is an adverse reaction to pollen, which can result in troublesome symptoms of sneezing, stuffy, blocked noses, itching in the throat and nose and watery, itchy eyes. Surprisingly it is not just people in rural areas that suffer, as a dramatic increase in sales of hayfever remedies in urban areas over the last couple of years has shown. Known as ‘greyfever’ Some experts believe that the increase in diesel cars may be helping to fuel the rise. Professor Jean Emberlin of the National Pollen and Aerobiology Research Unit believes that it may be the hydrocarbons in diesel that affect the proteins in allergens. Angela Chalmers has some handy hayfever hints to help sufferers beat the symptoms: - Wearing large sunglasses to reduce pollen affecting the eyes - Keeping windows closed in the early morning and late afternoon - Washing hair before going to bed to remove any pollen collected throughout the day - Taking off clothes that have been worn outside before going into the bedroom - Avoiding hanging washing outside when the pollen levels are high About Boots Boots is the UK’s leading retailer of health products (http://www.boots.com/ Boots Pharmacy Superintendent is responsible for healthcare advice provided in relation to Pharmacy medicines and other healthcare advice located within the Boots Pharmacy pages of Boots.com. Boots.com is the trading name of Boots.com Direct Limited (VAT no. 116 3001 29) an Alliance Boots company. All other information and advice on boots.com is the responsibility of Boots.com Direct Limited. Boots PR Contact: Carrie Eames PR Manager Boots the Chemists DW WG14 Thane Road Nottingham NH90 1B S Tel: 0115 959 5995 boots.com # # # About Boots Boots is the UK’s leading retailer of health products (http://www.boots.com/ Boots Pharmacy Superintendent is responsible for healthcare advice provided in relation to Pharmacy medicines and other healthcare advice located within the Boots Pharmacy pages of Boots.com. Boots.com is the trading name of Boots.com Direct Limited (VAT no. 116 3001 29) an Alliance Boots company. All other information and advice on boots.com is the responsibility of Boots.com Direct Limited. End
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