Allergy symptoms can worsen in autumn

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The arrival of cooler autumn weather and darker evenings means we tend to start to spend much more time indoors resulting in greater exposure to house dust allergens. And with symptoms similar to the common cold, many people don't treat  the symptoms properly.'The symptoms of indoor allergies caused by dust can be very similar to cold-like symptoms,'  explains allergens expert Max Wiseberg," such as a runny nose, sneezing, coughing and sinus pain. In fact, many people think they have a caught a cold. In reality, their symptoms are the result of spending more time indoors amongst dust allergens.  All homes in the UK have dust mites, and due to their tiny size (around 1/4 mm) and translucent bodies, they are almost invisibleto the naked eye".
Try these tips to avoid symptoms:


• Use allergy-friendly mattress covers and bedding- Allergy UK has a good range.
• Vacuum under beds daily, and try not to keep lots of things under beds as these wi II collect lots of house dust mite  allergens. And vacuum mattresses and pillows regularly.
• Dust with a damp cloth and get to all those easily forgotten places like the tops of picture frames and door frames.
• Avoid drying clothes inside over a radiator - this increases the humidity in your home and can result in mould, which releases tiny spores into the air that you breathe.
• An allergen barrier balm like HayMax can be used to help trap the allergens before they enter the body, reducing or  helping to prevent symptoms.Applying the balm around the nostrils and/or the bones of the eyes can help reduce or prevent  the symptoms of dust allergy.

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