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Take action
on allergies!
of asthmatic children
are allergic to cats,
and 40% to dogs.
To help create a
‘safe haven’, keep
Fido and Fluffy out
of their bedrooms.
A closed door won’t
shut out all allergens,
but it will help.
Don’tsneezeanddrive
According to a recent study,
hayfever symptoms impair
driving ability, affecting your
skills in a similar way to a
blood-alcohol level of 0.05%
(0.08% is the UK legal limit).
Crikey! We say: take the bus.
Pollen, dust and pet hair can be a pain in the eyes, nose
and throat. Help fend off these irritants with our tips
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Wearing wraparound sunglasses – such as New
Boots Black Wrap With Gold Trim Sunglasses,
£15/1,500 points – can prevent pollen from
getting into your eyes. Smart and chic!
SHIELD IN STYLE
is when the pollen count generally peaks, making this the
worst time of day for hayfever symptoms. Try to stay inside
as much as possible (a good excuse for a weekend lie-in!).
5AM-10AM
Didyouknow?
Allergies are sexist! Research by
Mintel found 51% of women suffer from
at least one, compared with 37% of men.
WHAT’S GETTING UP YOUR NOSE?
Statistics from a 2013 Mintel survey of 1,500 internet users aged 16+,
who were asked what allergies they had experienced in the past year.
Chemicals in cosmetics13%
Dust mites21%
Pets14%
Other non food-related allergy13%
Pollen37%
Unknown allergy14%
BLOOMING
MARVELLOUS
Certain flowers, such
as roses, daffodils and
irises, produce little or
no airborne pollen (they’re
pollinated mainly by
insects), so they’re good
for a hayfever sufferer’s
garden. Flora to avoid?
Sunflowers, daisies and
chrysanthemums.
You can find out more about allergies, including some common
triggers and how to manage them, at BootsWebMD.com/allergiesPssst!
➊Halt airborne allergens: New Boots Pharmaceuticals Allergy Barrier Nasal Spray, £6.99/
699 points (up to 200 sprays) ➋Keep symptoms at bay: New Galpharm Hayfever And Allergy
Relief, £2.99/299 points (30 tablets); contains cetirizine hydrochloride; always read the label.
➌For little ones: New Boots Pharmaceuticals Allergy Relief 1 Year Plus Antihistamine 2mg/
5ml Syrup, £3.79/379 points (150ml); contains chlorphenamine maleate; always read the label.
KEEP THESE UP YOUR SLEEVE (OR IN YOUR HANDBAG)
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