Allergy Awareness - National Allergy Week 11-15 May 2009, UK

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Article Date: 15 May 2009 - 5:00 PDT

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National Allergy Week 11-15 May 2009

Allergies affect around one in four of the UK population at some point in their lives and some of the most common allergens include grass and tree pollen, house dust mites, pets such as dogs and cats, insects such as bees and wasps and household chemicals1. So with many everyday objects being the cause of allergies make sure you are prepared with the right products to ease irritations and keep you feeling comfortable.

Itchy Solutions

Eurax® cream or lotion can help relieve your skin from itching and skin irritation caused by ten different skin ailments which can occur all year round, such as sunburn, heat rash, allergic rashes, nettle rash, insect bites and stings, dry eczema and dermatitis. Be sure to keep a handy tube of Eurax® cream with you to help keep your skin feeling comfortable. Eurax® Hc Cream contains hydrocortisone, and offers dual relief from mild to moderate eczema, dermatitis and insect bites by rapidly reducing inflammation and stopping associated itching.
* Did you know? The average adult has 21 square feet of skin Always read the label, contains crotamiton. Eurax® Hc Cream contains hydrocortisone and crotamition, available from your pharmacist.

Stuffy Noses

Some of the symptoms you may experience when you have an allergy include a runny nose, itchy eyes and sinus problems. The Otrivine® range of decongestants consists of nasal drops and sprays, eye drops and tablets that are convenient, easy to use, and provide relief at times when you may need it most - during meetings for those busy professionals, through exam time for students or even just during everyday activities. Otrivine® helps to open and clear the nasal passages within minutes, with the effects lasting for up to ten hours leaving you to get on and enjoy your day.
* Did you know? 80% of the food you taste is actually sensed via your sense of smell Always read the label. *Contains xylometazoline hydrochloride.

Seeing Clearly

Dust, pollen, city pollution and air conditioning can irritate and dry out your eyes so keep VitalEyes® Moisturiser to hand to help make eyes feel instantly refreshed and more comfortable. The vitamins A and E help to soothe and refresh tired and irritated eyes and keep them looking and feeling healthy. For contact lens wearers VitalEyes® Contacts Soother are specially developed to soothe irritated eyes without the need to remove your contacts, perfect for when there is no mirror nearby. VitalEyes® is available in a handy 10ml bottle to pop in your desk drawer, handbag or pocket and use whenever needed.
* Did you know? In an average lifetime, you will see around 24 million different images of the world around you

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