Hay fever expert shares little-known facts that help reduce symptoms this summer

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Summer is here and with it comes the dreaded pollen, as the heatwave sweeps Scotland and the rest of the UK.Hay fever can be a right pain for many, with dry and itchy eyes, runny nose and breathing issues being just few of the frustrating symptoms.Pollen is a nuisance for hay fever sufferers, and requires constant attention during the warmer months.

But while summer season can be difficult to move through for hay fever sufferers, here are some tips from an expert that can help reduce the pollen's impact.Nick Small, AO.com’s small appliance expert, has urged households to clean their homes thoroughly, and purchase an air purifier to clear the air.He said: "Pollen is a nuisance for anyone with hay fever, but simple steps can be taken to reduce its impact.

Home comfort can be improved significantly simply by cleaning and ventilating your house to remove any unwanted particles."For the best results use an air purifier, and in particular look out for one with a HEPA (High-Efficiency Particulate Absorbing) filter. "When the air is sucked in by this device, the pollutants are trapped before clean air flows back into the home.

These HEPA filters offer the greatest filtration money can buy, removing in some cases up to 99.97 per cent of pollutants and allergens."As such air purifiers will help rid the air of any pollen.