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Headline: UNCAPTIONED: Hay fever in February: Everything you need to know
Caption: Hay fever in February: Everything you need to know. Airborne allergens expert Max Wiseberg says: "Climate change is definitely affecting the hay fever season. We seem to be getting more mild winters, which means trees start producing their pollen earlier.” "If we have a mild February like last year, for instance, trees start to pollinate, triggering hay fever symptoms. And last year we had high and moderate weed pollen counts well into September.” What is hay fever? Hay fever is an allergic reaction to too much pollen in the body. ”The body's reaction is to produce histamines. Normal amounts of histamines in your brain are good - they keep you alert, attentive and awake. But, when there are too many in your body, they produce the various symptoms common to hay fever sufferers.” What are the common symptoms? Sneezing, a runny or stuffy nose, itchy and watery or streaming eyes and nasal congestion. “Some people may also experience itching around the face and mouth, a burning sensation in the throat, headaches and wheezing.” Hay fever treatments Natural antihistamines such as quercetin and butterbur are also available in tablet and capsule form. “Additionally, certain foods are good sources of quercetin, including red onions, cherry tomatoes, broccoli, blueberries, apples and kale.” Prevention methods To help reduce your symptoms, he recommends hoovering regularly, and damp dusting “If you are outdoors, Max suggests tying up your hair and wearing wraparound sunglasses to prevent pollen from getting into them.” Instructions: THIS VIDEO MUST NOT BE EDITED FOR LENGTH TO COMBINE WITH OTHER CONTENT
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