Has hayfever affected your driving ability?
A recent survey by Opticrom Hayfever Eye Drops had revealed that 55% of UK drivers who suffer from hayfever have been distracted by blurred vision and watery eyes whilst driving.
The survery, which consisted of 2,000 UK adults who suffer from hayfever also revealed that drivers have suffered from bouts of sneezing, loss of concentration and have even been in accidents due to hayfever.
Leading pollen expert Dr Jean Emberlin said: “Watery, irritated eye symptoms can cause blurred vision and sneezing also makes your eyes shut involuntary for about one second, which means you will be travelling blind and lose concentration on the road during that time.”
The survey confirms that June is the worse month for bad symptoms of hayfever, with 63% saying that they suffer from it more this month, with 22% saying they have symptoms until September.
Dr Jean Emberlin said: “If you have problems with itchy and runny eyes, wrap round sun glasses can help keep pollen out of the eyes and eye drops can alleviate the symptoms. You should avoid opening windows in cars, using air conditioning when hot if possible and avoid going out when the pollen count is high.”
Dr Jean Emberilin predicts that the number of hayfever suffers will double to 31.8 million by 2030 and will rise to 20 million sufferers in just 2 years. Britain has the highest rate of hayfever sufferers in the world with 25% of the UK population suffering with hayfever.
The survey by Opticrom Hayfever Eye Drops also revealed that 17% of UK hayfever suffers feel that’s symptoms affect their job performance, with 14% admitting that they had to take a sick day from work due to bad symptoms. And 1 in 10 people revealed that hayfever symptoms have ruined their performance in an exam
How do I prevent my symptoms?
There are many ways to help with bad symptoms of hayfever -try Opticrom Hayfever Eye Drops to bring fast-acting relief for sour, watery eyes in as little as 2 minutes. The eye drop works by reducing allergy responses and is £4.70 for a 5ml bottle and £5.74 for a 10ml bottle. Apply 1 to 2 drops daily.
If you are suffering from bouts of sneezing, try Holland & Barrett Quercetin +Vitamin C for £7.50 for 50 capsules. The Vitamin C found in the capsule will provide natural immune support and reduce your sneezing.
If you’re not so keen on taking tablets however, try Nascort Allergy Nasal Spray for £5.06. The spray offers up to 30 sprays and works by simply spraying it up your nose. The spray is good for the relief of sneezing and an itchy and/or running nose.
Or why not try Pyconogenol, which consists of 30 tablets for £13.95. A survey reveals that the tablet naturally reduces symptoms of hayfever so now you can go outside without the dread of hayfever.
By Claire Lancaster