Hay fever is a chronic condition that can seriously impact how much we can enjoy the spring and summer seasons. Airborne pollen causes allergic reactions, the most common symptoms of which include itchy, watery eyes, a runny nose, and lots of sneezing. Children can be particularly affected, which is a huge shame as many kids love running around in grassy parks and fields over the summer. If your child suffers from hay fever, check out these tips on how to soothe them and alleviate their symptoms.
Close Windows
While it may seem like a shame to close windows on warm, sunny days, it’s a good idea to try and create as many pollen-free zones in your home as possible, so your kid has somewhere to rest and recuperate. This also means you will want to limit the plants you have in the home to non-flowering ones so that pollen isn’t being produced within your house. Closing the windows and drawing curtains or blinds shut, at least in the room your child sleeps in, is one way to reduce the amount of pollen inside.
Wear Sunglasses
Unfortunately, when we’re outside pollen doesn’t just enter our bodies through our mouths and noses. The eyes can also be an entry point, and as the eyes are particularly affected by hay fever, you will want to protect them as much as possible. Encourage your child to wear sunglasses when they’re outside, as this barrier can stop at least some of the pollen from entering. Protecting their eyes from UV glare will also ensure that their eyes aren’t feeling even more sore from straining in the light outside.
Natural Remedies
One of the most intriguing methods for combatting hay fever is to buy locally sourced honey. This can boost your kid’s natural immunity against the pollen in your local area, and it’s one way of dealing with hay fever which most kids can get on board with! You can also investigate saline nasal irrigation, these nasal washes can reduce the severity of your kid’s hay fever symptoms and are relatively easy to use.