Protection against hayfever (allergic rhinitis). Avoid things to which you know you are allergic. Keep a diary of where and when you get hayfever, especially with plants or flowers Avoid dry dusting- instead use a damp cloth to wipe surfaces. Keep your home and car windowS closed on windy days during the pollen season (August to March) Hot wash bed-linen weekly and air blankets in the sun for about 4 hours to kill the dust mites Keep your house, car and workplace Avoid mowing lawns or walking in long Smoke-free grass. Wear close fitting sunglasses. oid sudden changes in temperature Reduce house dust mites by Use your nasal corticosteroid medicine vacuuming often and shampooing the carpet regularly. Consider dust-mite-proof covers for the mattress, Start of the pollen season if you get duvets and pillows. Keep pets outdoors and regularly Finally remember you can always come vacuum their hair or fur off the floor and into the pharmacy to discuss treatment furniture uosing regularly, or up to 2 weeks before the Carole Baxter seasonal hayfever options 51 George Street, Tuakau Ph 236-8014 Unichem en until 5 Your local health professional