doratheexplorer Posted June 24, 2018 Report Share Posted June 24, 2018 Does anyone have any good advice? My hay fever is worse than ever at the moment. I’m thinking of getting a portable air purifier to keep pollen levels down in my boat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dartagnan Posted June 24, 2018 Report Share Posted June 24, 2018 I do not suffer with hay fever but have been told by others that do that one of the best remedies is to take honey which is produced in the area that you frequent in other words honey from local bees. I was told the theory of it but have since forgotten though I am assured it is very effective. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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doratheexplorer Posted June 24, 2018 Author Report Share Posted June 24, 2018 21 minutes ago, rusty69 said: I just had a read through this. It shows me why it’s good to be wary of medical advice from non-experts. Some good tips there to avoid contact with pollen though such as water sprays. Has anyone used an air purifier? Did it work? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 24, 2018 Report Share Posted June 24, 2018 The pollen levels are particularly high at the moment, so much so its even reserected my previously dormant pollen allergy. I can't recom end any so called "natural" remedies. I just use cetrizine. One a day. Works for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nightwatch Posted June 24, 2018 Report Share Posted June 24, 2018 This is not going to help. My middle son used to have a Saab 95. When he bought it he said with pride its got a pollen filter. He suffers hayfever badly, even when he was driving his Saab 95!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Brightley Posted June 24, 2018 Report Share Posted June 24, 2018 Try Pollinosan tablets. https://www.avogel.co.uk/herbal-remedies/hayfever-tablets-pollinosan/ I've been using them for years and find them brilliant. Homeopathic with no side effects. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MHS Posted June 24, 2018 Report Share Posted June 24, 2018 (edited) Try one of these gadgets. They desensitise the mucus membranes in your nose and work for a decent percentage of sufferers. http://www.lloydspharmacy.com/en/lloydspharmacy-allergy-reliever Edited June 24, 2018 by MHS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tree monkey Posted June 24, 2018 Report Share Posted June 24, 2018 6 hours ago, John Brightley said: Try Pollinosan tablets. https://www.avogel.co.uk/herbal-remedies/hayfever-tablets-pollinosan/ I've been using them for years and find them brilliant. Homeopathic with no side effects. Well there wouldn't be would there 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jen-in-Wellies Posted June 24, 2018 Report Share Posted June 24, 2018 (edited) 12 hours ago, doratheexplorer said: Does anyone have any good advice? My hay fever is worse than ever at the moment. I’m thinking of getting a portable air purifier to keep pollen levels down in my boat. If the air purifier actually works, then this is a solution. I've worked at several places that had cleanrooms with proper HEPA filters that will take out all the pollen and dust. Would retreat there as much as I could get away with when badly affected. They filtered all the air going in to the cleanroom area, with no other air getting in. The rooms were at a positive pressure compared with the rest of the building, so even opening a door wouldn't lead to unfiltered air getting in. Used air was let out via controlled vents. Questions to ask: What particle size does a portable filter go down to? How does this compare with pollen size? How long do the filters last before getting chocked? How much air can it process a minute? How does that compare with the size of cabin and the number and area of fixed high and low level vents and the number and size of windows and hatches you have open in hot weather? I have my doubts that a portable purifier could have much effect and not be overwhelmed by the volume of pollen laden air passing through the cabin. I do understand what it is like. These days I stick to the no prescription generic anti hayfever drugs. Cheap and they work for me. Homeopathic stuff has no side effects, because they have no actual effects other than the placebo one. Jen Edited June 24, 2018 by Jen-in-Wellies Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Tee Posted June 25, 2018 Report Share Posted June 25, 2018 If all the over-the-counter stuff fails, go see your doctor and ask him/her to consider prescribing beclametasone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Momac Posted June 25, 2018 Report Share Posted June 25, 2018 Lots of people suffering presently. Including me. If you are unsure about medication ask at any pharmacy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aground Posted June 25, 2018 Report Share Posted June 25, 2018 Air filters (especially HEPA ones) do work but you have to keep closed the windows and doors of the cabin where it is situated - not ideal in summer in a steel narrowboat/roasting tin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KevMc Posted June 25, 2018 Report Share Posted June 25, 2018 My significant other swears by HayMax ... its a Vaseline like gel that you dab inside the nose and it traps the pollen - whether it's in the mind or not it seems to work Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickF Posted June 25, 2018 Report Share Posted June 25, 2018 (edited) On 24/06/2018 at 10:30, John Brightley said: Try Pollinosan tablets. https://www.avogel.co.uk/herbal-remedies/hayfever-tablets-pollinosan/ I've been using them for years and find them brilliant. Homeopathic with no side effects. Sorry to dissapoint, they are not homepathic they are herbal ... almost complete opposites! 9 hours ago, Mike Tee said: If all the over-the-counter stuff fails, go see your doctor and ask him/her to consider prescribing beclametasone You don't need a presciption for beclomethasone nasal sparay ... you can buy it as beconase .... fluticasone is probably slightly better as it is once a day not twice. It takes a few days to build up to full effect so give it a good try and carry on taking your one a day non drowsy anti histamine as well, Edited June 25, 2018 by NickF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ditchcrawler Posted June 25, 2018 Report Share Posted June 25, 2018 A doc on TV just suggested the vaseline under the nose to catch some of the pollen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doratheexplorer Posted June 25, 2018 Author Report Share Posted June 25, 2018 6 hours ago, NickF said: Sorry to dissapoint, they are not homepathic they are herbal ... almost complete opposites! You don't need a presciption for beclomethasone nasal sparay ... you can buy it as beconase .... fluticasone is probably slightly better as it is once a day not twice. It takes a few days to build up to full effect so give it a good try and carry on taking your one a day non drowsy anti histamine as well, The web page says it’s homeopathic. Most homeopathic treatments have a herbal origin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickF Posted June 26, 2018 Report Share Posted June 26, 2018 8 hours ago, doratheexplorer said: The web page says it’s homeopathic. Most homeopathic treatments have a herbal origin. That's interesting .. it does indeed, I was surprised by the long list of herbs and thought they actually were ingredients ... I am afraid as a scientist i really struggle with the concept of homeopathy but I accept that is my opinion....... if it works for you stick with it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tree monkey Posted June 26, 2018 Report Share Posted June 26, 2018 7 minutes ago, NickF said: That's interesting .. it does indeed, I was surprised by the long list of herbs and thought they actually were ingredients ... I am afraid as a scientist i really struggle with the concept of homeopathy but I accept that is my opinion....... if it works for you stick with it! I am with you but the power of placebo is remarkable Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsmelly Posted June 26, 2018 Report Share Posted June 26, 2018 The better pubs nowadays are air conditioned will this not help? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doratheexplorer Posted June 26, 2018 Author Report Share Posted June 26, 2018 1 minute ago, mrsmelly said: The better pubs nowadays are air conditioned will this not help? I've found it's the worst pubs which often have air conditioning :( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsmelly Posted June 26, 2018 Report Share Posted June 26, 2018 Just now, doratheexplorer said: I've found it's the worst pubs which often have air conditioning That is also true. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doratheexplorer Posted June 26, 2018 Author Report Share Posted June 26, 2018 https://youtu.be/Cg2CQqMaU1I 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsmelly Posted June 26, 2018 Report Share Posted June 26, 2018 9 minutes ago, doratheexplorer said: https://youtu.be/Cg2CQqMaU1I Love it and though funny so very true Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ditchcrawler Posted June 26, 2018 Report Share Posted June 26, 2018 14 hours ago, NickF said: That's interesting .. it does indeed, I was surprised by the long list of herbs and thought they actually were ingredients ... I am afraid as a scientist i really struggle with the concept of homeopathy but I accept that is my opinion....... if it works for you stick with it! What I cant understand is why vets use it on animals where obviously placebo don't come into it. Me I don't buy into it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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