As many as 1 in 5 of us battle with hay fever to some degree, and this weekend could see symptoms for sufferers worsen, as large areas of the UK are set to be hit by a 'pollen bomb'.
We're currently in the peak season for grass pollen as well as nettle, dock, and plantain pollen according to the Met Office, and most of England, as well as Wales, will be facing 'very high' or 'high' pollen counts all weekend.
But if you suffer from hay fever, it turns out there is something you can do to stop your symptoms from impacting your sleep - and all you need is a common kitchen utensil, a cloth, and some cleaning product.
During the summer when you have your windows open, pollen can easily become stuck to surfaces such as blinds, which can then impact your sleep as there's pollen in the room that can bring out your symptoms.
According to Mira Yordanova, owner of Top Cleaning GB, you can clean the blinds in your bedroom in no time at all using a pair of kitchen tongs and a microfibre cloth.
Mira, who was commissioned to give advice on the topic by Mattress Online, said: "Pollen can deposit on the blinds in your bedroom, as they stand so close to the windows.
"Grab a pair of tongs, wrap them in a damp microfibre cloth sprayed with cleaning product and secure it in place with elastic bands or clips. Next, grip the blinds lightly and slide the tongs down to clean both sides of the blinds at once, making your dusting process less time-consuming and 100% efficient!"
Meanwhile, a doctor recently warned that some popular drinks could make your hay fever symptoms worse - and it's especially bad news for those who love a cold beer in the sun.
According to Dr Sameer Nakedar, Chief Medical Officer at Welzo, some alcoholic beverages, particularly wine and beer, contain histamine, which can exacerbate allergy symptoms. He added: "Alcohol can cause blood vessels in the nasal passages to dilate, worsening nasal congestion."
Instead, Dr Nakedar recommends drinking plenty of water, which can 'help thin mucus and alleviate congestion".
He added: "Warm fluids, like herbal teas or broths, can also provide relief for a stuffy nose and irritated throat."
As well as managing alcohol consumption, Dr Nakedar recommends showering and changing clothes whenever you come in from being outdoors to "remove pollen from your body and reduce the chances of bringing allergens in your home".
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