Experts are predicting this summer will be one of the worst for hay fever sufferers - even people who’ve never suffered before are likely to fall prey to the characteristic itchy eyes and ears, and streaming or stuffy nose.

The combination of a wet, warm spring followed by a very hot summer means grass pollen levels in particular are likely to soar.

It's going to be one of the worst summers ever for hay fever. Even if you’ve never had it before, YOU may fall victim. Here are electronichealing.co.uk's top tips to help you to cope:

• Watch the pollen count. You can find UK pollen counts at bbc.co.uk/weather.
• Avoid going outside as much as possible when it's humid and windy or when pollen counts are high.
• After being out for the day don’t  undress in the bedroom so you leave any pollen on your clothes outside the room
• If you live in a tall building, keep windows closed during the middle of the day, as pollen rises in the atmosphere.
• Protect your eyes from pollen with sunglasses.
• Keep car windows shut as much as possible.
• Don't put washing out to dry if counts are high as pollen may get trapped in the fibres of clothes and bed linen.
• Plan your garden carefully. Choose low-risk plants and get someone else to cut the lawn. Send out a fine spray on the hose sprinkler before you go in the garden to dampen down pollen in the air.
• Wipe down pets with a damp towel after they've been out in the garden, as they may pick up pollen on their fur.
• Before you go to bed, have a shower to get rid of any pollen caught on your body or hair.
• Think carefully about holidays. Pollen levels may be lower on the coast because sea breezes blow it inland.

There are many products on the market but we feel that a room purifier/ioniser works best as they are suitable for all rooms in the house and suitable for all ages. 

The USB Air Purifier Ionizer will give you fresh air at your desk and in the car and at only £25 plus P&P it’s a “must have” product according to our customers.

Air Purifiers and Ionisers

How they work:
Air purifiers and ionisers are designed to clear pollen, dust and other allergens from the air. They can be used by hay fever sufferers as well as people with other allergies.

A study by the University of Leeds showed that air ionisers reduced the presence of airborne particles on hospital wards by up to 82 per cent.

Ionisers work by charging air molecules with a negative electric charge, turning them into negative ions. These in turn latch on to airborne allergens such as pollen, rendering them harmless.

There are many products on the market, and it’s about finding the right unit for your needs and your lifestyle.