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TWO WEEKS BEFORE THE SEASON Begin to take your antihistamine medication to give the chemical a chance to build up in your body. If your symptoms are not severe, an antihistamine should be enough to control hay fever Experiment — if one isn’t effective, after a month, try a new one . WHEN THE SEASON BEGINS If antihistamine isn’t enough, start using anti-allergy eyedrops — look for those containing saline/cromoglycate such as Optrex Allergy Eye Drops . Saline nasal douches such as Sterimar also help flush pollen away. If your symptoms are occasional or mild, use as and when you feel the need. Otherwise, use every day throughout the season. You can also control hay fever by showering when you come in from outside to remove pollen from your hair and skin. Allergy drug selection refer to:Allergy 2011-05-22
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