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Hay fever sufferers urged to use one device to help combat symptoms


EXCLUSIVE: Hay fever can be triggered by various types of pollen, and symptoms can be worse on days when the pollen count is particularly high - but there is one device that can help

Cutting-edge tech that could play a role in easing your summer sniffles (Image: Getty Images/Westend61)If technology doesn't do the trick, Professor John Dickinson, from the University of Kent, recommends starting with over-the-counter remedies to reduce hay fever's annoying effects. Alex said: "The Dyson Gen5 Detect features whole-machine HEPA filtration that captures 99.99% of particles down to 0.1 microns, including pollen, dust mites, pet dander and mould spores. "Devices like POWERbreathe, which are popular among athletes and elite footballers, can help strengthen your breathing muscles and reduce breathlessness during flare-ups, even if you have asthma," he explains.

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